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priesthood not worthy of the Kingdom of God. Now the

Melchizedek priesthood is in effect by the power of the

resurrection.

Hebrews 7:11-17 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical

priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what

further need was there that another priest should rise after the

order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of

Aaron? For the priesthood being changed, there is made of

necessity a change also of the law. For he of whom these things

are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave

attendance at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord sprang out

of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning

priesthood. And it is yet far more evident: for that after the

similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, who is

made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the

power of an endless life. For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for

ever after the order of Melchizedek.

So as the priesthood changed, so did the law from letter to Spirit,

from death to life.

James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty,

and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a
doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath

made me free from the law of sin and death.

By the law none may enter through the veil into the presence of