To sin is to act against God and His commandments. We are
unclean to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost. It is not until we repent
of our sinful act and forgive that we
can enter Heavenly Father’s presence. Most understand and accept the repentance
as part of becoming clean and perfect. However, we must remember that
forgiveness is as important as repentance. We must forgive one another if they have
wronged us and we must also forgive our selves. An apostle asked Christ how
many times we should forgive, and Christ’s answer was seventy times seven (see
Mathew 18:22). There is never an occasion that will arise that will not require
full forgiveness.
~Elder Neil A. Andersen, "Repent ... That I may Heal You" General Conference 10/2009
“For those who truly desire it, there is a way back. Repentance is like unto a detergent. Even ground-in stains of sin will come out.”
~President Boyd K. Packer, "Cleansing the Inner Vessel" General Conference 10/2010
“While the Lord insists on our repentance, most people don’t
feel such a compelling need. They include themselves among those who try to be
good. They have no evil intent. Yet the Lord is clear in His message that all_
need to repent—not only from sins of commission but from sins of omission_ as
well. Such is the case in His warning to parents: ‘Inasmuch as parents have
children in Zion … that teach them not to understand the doctrine of
repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the
gift of the Holy Ghost … , the sin be upon the heads of the parents.’"
~Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Repentance and Conversion" General Conference 4/2007
"The Atonement not only benefits the sinner but also benefits those sinned against—that is, the victims. By forgiving “those who trespass against us” (JST, Matt. 6:13) the Atonement brings a measure of peace and comfort to those who have been innocently victimized by the sins of others. The basic source for the healing of the soul is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This is true whether it be from the pain of a personal tragedy or a terrible national calamity."
~Elder James E. Faust, "The Atonement: Our GreatestHope" General Conference 4/2001
"I am amazed at the Savior’s encircling arms of mercy and
love for the repentant, no matter how selfish the forsaken sin. I testify that
the Savior is able and eager to forgive our sins. Except for the sins of those
few who choose perdition after having known a fulness, there is no sin that
cannot be forgiven."
~Elder Neil A. Andersen, "Repent ... That I may Heal You" General Conference 10/2009
“First, the invitation to repent is an expression of love.
When the Savior ‘began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven
is at hand’ (Matthew 4:17), it was a message of love, inviting all who would to
qualify to join Him ‘and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and
eternal life [itself] in the world to come’ (Moses 6:59)."
~Elder D. Todd Christofferson, "The Divine Gift of Repentance" General Conference 10/2011
"For our own good, we need moral courage to forgive and
to ask for forgiveness. Never is the soul nobler and more courageous than when
we forgive. This includes forgiving ourselves.”
~President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Point of SafeReturn" General Conference 4/2007
“When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined.”
“When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined.”
"The injured should do what they can to work through
their trials, and the Savior will “succor his people according to their
infirmities.” He will help us carry our burdens. Some injuries are so hurtful
and deep that they cannot be healed without help from a higher power and hope
for perfect justice and restitution in the next life. Since the Savior has
suffered anything and everything that we could ever feel or experience, He can
help the weak to become stronger. He has personally experienced all of it. He
understands our pain and will walk with us even in our darkest hours."
~Elder James E. Faust, "The Atonement: Our GreatestHope" General Conference 4/2001
"We need a strong faith in Christ to be able to repent.
…Faith in Christ will change our thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that are not
in harmony with God’s will."
~President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Point of SafeReturn" General Conference 4/2007
“Every soul confined in a prison of sin, guilt, or perversion has a key to the gate. The key is labeled ‘repentance.’ If you know how to use this key, the adversary cannot hold you. The twin principles of repentance and forgiveness exceed in strength the awesome power of the tempter. If you are bound by a habit or an addiction that is unworthy, you must stop conduct that is harmful. Angels will coach you, ‘and priesthood leaders will guide you through those difficult times.”
“Every soul confined in a prison of sin, guilt, or perversion has a key to the gate. The key is labeled ‘repentance.’ If you know how to use this key, the adversary cannot hold you. The twin principles of repentance and forgiveness exceed in strength the awesome power of the tempter. If you are bound by a habit or an addiction that is unworthy, you must stop conduct that is harmful. Angels will coach you, ‘and priesthood leaders will guide you through those difficult times.”
