Exodus 29:44-46 (KJV)
44 And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest’s office.
45 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.
46 And they shall know that I am the Lord their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the Lord their God.
Book Of Mormon Contradiction: Mosiah 18:17,18
The importance of priests was to administer in the tabernacle. Those days ended with Jesus and Him setting up His church.