I began this blog with the idea to share some of the experiences, and results of living this Order of the Priesthood, in the hopes that others who were struggling with their faith, may find hope. Now (27,July, 2018), I would like to reveal more of the doctrines of this Order in my posts.
Thursday 9 July 2015
Bragging Is Not Repentance!
43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
Sitting around a campfire, bragging about all the nasty things you used to do, is not repentance!
It certainly settles a lot of arguments. It is difficult to share insight when people do not know the scriptures. Hopefully, they will find some encouragement to read.
"40 And also let my servant William W. Phelps stand in the office to which I have appointed him, and receive his inheritance in the land;
ReplyDelete41 And also he hath need to repent, for I, the Lord, am not well pleased with him, for he seeketh to excel, and he is not sufficiently meek before me.
42 Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.
43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them."
Doctrine and Covenants 58:40-43
It is always wise to take into consideration the full context of the reference.
I'm glad you responded back with the context. It makes the meaning clearer.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly settles a lot of arguments. It is difficult to share insight when people do not know the scriptures. Hopefully, they will find some encouragement to read.
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