Forgiveness: God's Antidote

F O R G I V E N E S S

God’s Antidote

Ben Bernards

Wounds are best cleansed immediately

#ariseandshine

James E. Faust @2ndcounselor

The folly of rehashing long-past hurts does not bring happiness.#efy2012

The Doctrine of Forgiveness

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D&C 64:8-11 Mosiah 26:29-31

The Doctrine of Forgiveness

•We are required to forgive everyone

•If we don’t forgive, the greater sin lies with us

•We’ll be forgiven as often as we repent

D&C 64:8-11 Mosiah 26:29-31

F o r g i v e n e s s F o r m u l a

Forgiveness Formula•1

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And now, it came to pass that when king Benjamin had made an end of speaking the words which had been delivered unto him by the angel of the Lord, that he cast his eyes round about on the multitude, and behold they had fallen to the earth, for the fear of the Lord had come upon them.

Mosiah 4:1

Sincerely fear God’s disappointment

Ingredient #1

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Mosiah 4:2

Recognize your separation from God

Ingredient #2

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Mosiah 4:2

Abandon all

pride

Ingredient #3

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Mosiah 4:2

Do Saturday night actions

match Sunday morning testimony?

Speaking with “one voice” means your

words, wardrobe, and daily actions match

your testimony, faith, and nightly prayers.

Demonstrate deep

change

Ingredient #4

Bear your testimony every day(use words as a last resort)

#ariseandshine

And they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

Mosiah 4:2

Plead genuinely for atonement

Ingredient #5

atonement

Greek = “reconcile,

pay off debt”

D&C 19:15-20

The Debt of Sin

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Romans 5:10

...and remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved.

2 Nephi 10:24

atonement

Greek = “reconcile,

pay off debt”

Hebrew = “cover, embrace”

Pompeo Batoni,The Return of the Prodigal Son

Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose s ins are covered.

Romans 4:7

But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.

2 Nephi 1:15

And it came to pass that after they had spoken these words the Spirit of the Lord came upon them, and they were filled with joy, having received a remission of their sins, and having peace of conscience, because of the exceeding faith which they had in Jesus Christ who should come, according to the words which king Benjamin had spoken unto them.

Mosiah 4:3

Be a patient patient

Ingredient #6

How will I know when I’m forgiven?

Joy

Remission of sins

Peace of conscience

What “the cure” feels like...

BONUS SIDE

EFFECTS!

Mosiah 5:2-5

Personal Study Assignment

Find 5 “Bonus Side Effects” of being

forgiven and forgiving others

F O R G I V E N E S S

God’s Antidote