![]() ![]() ![]() We tend to think of the results of repentance as simply cleansing us from sin. Poelman illustrates the dilemma we will all have until we finish the preparation represented in Step Six: Even though I told myself I was sincere in my intent to change, is it any wonder that in a short while I found myself back in the same situation, needing to confess again, and “be forgiven” still again? This kind of “serial repentance” is an indication of an attempt to change that has not yet connected with the Savior’s power to redeem.Ī story told by Elder Ronald E. I wanted to meet the requirements of talking with the bishop and doing what he asked, and then move on. Looking back now, I realize how often my repentance was just a bandage to cover the deeply infected wound of addiction. Something was at work in Alma’s heart and mind that was more than simply “being forgiven.” ![]() Not only did he never return to the errors of his past, he devoted the rest of his life to repairing the damage he had done and to teaching others of Christ’s redeeming love. Christ gave Alma a complete remission of the effects of sin! In that moment, Alma’s whole disposition or character was changed. Christ did that thing for Alma that Alma couldn’t do for himself. But in truth, much more than forgiveness took place in that moment when he cried out to the Savior for mercy. For many years, I read this verse and interpreted Alma’s words “and I did find peace to my soul” to mean he had finally repented for his sins and been forgiven. ![]()
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