Repentance

"If one of you has seriously sinned, repent—now. It is not good to violate the commandments of the Lord. It is worse to do nothing about it. Sin is like cancer in the body. It will never heal itself. It will become progressively worse unless cured through the medicine of repentance."

Richard G. Scott, “Don’t Face the World Alone”, February 2007

"If any has stumbled in his journey, there is a way back. The process is called repentance. Our Savior died to provide you and me that blessed gift. Though the path is difficult, the promise is real: 'Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow' (Isaiah 1:18)."

Thomas S. Monson, “Preparation Brings Blessings”, May 2010

"Rationalization for bad choices will not be effective, but repentance will. Those who repent will be particularly blessed by the Atonement."

Quentin L. Cook, “Strengthen Faith As You Seek Knowledge”, September 2008

"My dear young friends, when the captain of a long-range jet passes the point of safe return, and the headwinds are too strong or the cruising altitudes too low, he might be forced to divert to an airport other than his planned destination. This is not so in our journey through life back to our heavenly home. Wherever you find yourselves on this journey through life, whatever trials you may face, there is always a point of safe return; there is always hope. You are the captain of your life, and God has prepared a plan to bring you safely back to Him, to your divine destination."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Is There A Point of No Return?”, June 2010

"Recently . . . I encountered a large temporary sign declaring Rough Road Ahead, and indeed it was. Had I not been warned, that experience would have been disastrous. Life is like that. It's full of rough spots. Some are tests to make us stronger. Others result from our own disobedience. . . . Each one of us encounters unique challenges meant for growth."

Richard G. Scott, “Finding Forgiveness”, March 2010

“The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to ‘re-turn’ toward God. It is the beckoning of a loving Father and His Only Begotten Son to be more than we are, to reach up to a higher way of life, to change, and to feel the happiness of keeping the commandments.”

Neil L. Andersen, “Repent… That I May Heal You”, November 2009

"Repentance is a blessing to all of us. We each need to feel the Savior's arms of mercy through the forgiveness of our sins."

Neil L. Andersen, “Repent… That I May Heal You”, November 2009

“The truth is that we all need repentance. If we are capable of reason and past the age of eight, we all need the cleansing that comes through applying the full effects of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”

Henry B. Eyring, “Do Not Delay”, November 1999

“Repentance is powerful spiritual medicine. There are few spiritual ills it will not cure. Each sin left behind through faith in Christ opens spiritual doors.”

Neil L. Andersen, “Clean Again!”, April 1997

“Each of us has made mistakes, large or small, which if unresolved will keep us from the presence of God. For this reason, the atonement of Jesus Christ is the single most significant event that ever has or ever will occur. This selfless act of infinite consequence, performed by a single glorified personage, has eternal impact in the life of every son and daughter of our Father in Heaven—without exception.”

Richard G. Scott, “Finding Forgiveness”, May 1995

 

               Through His atonement, Christ provided a way for us to be forgiven.  His sacrifice took care of the “justice” part of the plan, thus providing us with mercy and forgiveness.  If we turn to God, tell Him what we have done, ask for forgiveness, and turn our lives over to Him, He will not only forgive us, but forget our sins.  We will be given a clean slate and a fresh start.  His forgiveness is true and full and complete.  God does not hold any grudges against us, or secretly continue to judge us because of what we have done.