§ 67. Qualities of Candidates for the Priesthood

He who wishes to enter the hierarchy, and to enjoy hierarchical rights in the Church, must, before all else, be sound in body, so that there be no hindrance to him in his work; further, he must be conscious of the exalted task of the priesthood and possess all that would guarantee him success in his work; further, he must not be bound by any social relations that could hinder him in his work; and finally, he must enjoy general trust and his name must be unstained by anything. Accordingly, the qualities of candidates for the priesthood are: a) physical, b) spiritual—namely intellectual and moral, c) those concerning his free social standing, and d) those concerning his good name.[1]

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