Repentance

• D&C 5:19

"For a desolating scourge shall go forth among the inhabitants of the earth, and shall continue to be poured out from time to time, if they repent not"

• D&C 5:21

"And now I command you, my servant Joseph, to repent and walk more uprightly before me, and to yield to the persuasions of men no more"

• D&C 29:42-50

Time given for man to repent.

• D&C 29:42-50

Time given for man to repent.

Little children can't sin.

Repentance is for those with knowledge.

• D&C 58:42-43

"Ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins - behold, he will confess them and forsake them."

• 4th Article of Faith

Repentance is the second principle of the Gospel.

• Isaiah 1:16-20

Call for the people of Israel to repent.

• "Uniform System for Teaching the Gospel: The Gospel of Jesus Christ", Discussion 2, Principle 4

Repentance is the second principle of the Gospel.

Steps of repentance.

Repentance brings peace.

We should repent throughout life.

• "Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service", Lesson 3, pp. 62-63

Repentance is the second principle of the Gospel.

Steps of repentance. (Recognize sin, feel remorse, confess, ask for forgiveness, make restitution, don't repeat the sin.)

Repentance brings peace.

We should repent throughout life.

• Amy Morin, "If You're Going to Apologize, This is What You Should Say", Psychology Today, 14 Apr 2016

Some thoughts on apologizing and how to do so effectively, based on some earlier research.

1. Expression of regret
2. Explanation of what went wrong
3. Acknowledgement of responsibility
4. Declaration of repentance
5. Offer of repair
6. Request for forgiveness

Cross-References

• Atonement
• Sin
• Transgression