"Sometimes it is easier to define what something is by telling what it isnot.
Repentance is not repetition of sin. It is not laughing at sin. It is notjustification for sin. Repentance is not the hardening of the spiritual arteries. It is not the minimizing of the seriousness of the error. Repentance is not retirement from activity. It is not the closeting of sin to corrode and overburden the sinner."
President Spencer W. Kimball, What Is True Repentance?
May 1974
"Whether he be lean or fat, handsome or ugly, tall or short, intellectual or less trained, he must change his own life in a real and humble repentance."
President Spencer W. Kimball, What Is True Repentance?
May 1974
"By using the teachings of Nehor and Korihor, we can rationalize and justify anything. When prophets come crying repentance, it “throws cold water on the party.” But in reality the prophetic call should be received with joy. Without repentance, there is no real progress or improvement in life."
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, The Divine Gift of Repentance
November 2011
"Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it. It points us to freedom, confidence, and peace. Rather than interrupting the celebration, the gift of repentance is the cause for true celebration."
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, The Divine Gift of Repentance
November 2011
"...repentance means striving to change. It would mock the Savior’s suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross for us to expect that He should transform us into angelic beings with no real effort on our part. Rather, we seek His grace to complement and reward our most diligent efforts (see 2 Nephi 25:23)"
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, The Divine Gift of Repentance
November 2011
"I’ve tried to emphasize repentance, one of the most vital and merciful doctrines of the kingdom. It is too little understood, too little applied by us all, as if it were merely a word on a bumper sticker. Since we have been told clearly by Jesus what manner of men and women we ought to become—even as He is (see 3 Ne. 27:27)—how can we do so, except each of us employs repentance as the regular means of personal progression? Personal repentance is part of taking up the cross daily. (See Luke 9:23.) Without it, clearly there could be no “perfecting of the Saints.” (Eph. 4:12.)
Neal A. Maxwell, Repentance, October 1991
"A repentant soul is a converted soul, and
a converted soul is a repentant soul."
Russel M. Nelson, Repentance and Conversion,
April 2007
Repentant converts find that the truths of the restored gospel
govern their thoughts and deeds, shape their habits, and
forge their character. They are more resilient and able to
deny themselves of all ungodliness.
Russel M. Nelson, Repentance and Conversion,
April 2007
The fruits of repentance are sweet.
Russel M. Nelson, Repentance and Conversion,
April 2007
"Teach that family relationships start with the love of a husband for
his wife, and of a wife for her husband. Marriage brings two very
different and imperfect people together. Husbands and wives deal with
their imperfections best with patience and a sense of humor.
Each should stand ready to say, “I’m sorry! Please forgive me.”
And each should be a peacemaker."
Russel M. Nelson, Repentance and Conversion,
April 2007
Repentance is more than simply acknowledging wrongdoings. It is a change of mind and heart. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. It is motivated by love for God and the sincere desire to obey His commandments.
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