CATHIE - If you see the priesthood used wrong for almost your whole life, and this person doesn't live the way they should, then how can i make it so that i can sit through a lesson on the priesthood and ask someone to use that power, yet still be comfortable with it?
JOEL - I am not sure what you mean by "used wrong", but any
priesthood ordinance performed by someone holding the
priesthood is always valid even if the
priesthood holder is not living a righteous life.
Perfection is not a requirement for priesthood bearers
to be permitted to function in various ordinances and
callings. Even though priesthood bearers are imperfect
in many ways, the Lord allows them to carry out his
work.
While local leaders will want to do everything they
can to see that only worthy brethren perform the
ordinances, the ordinance does not become invalid if
someone involved is unworthy at the time he
participates. The sanctity of the ordinance may be
violated, but not the validity. The priesthood holder
will be held accountable for performing the ordinance
unworthily.