“When we speak of repentance, we aren’t just talking about
self-improvement efforts. True repentance is more than that—it is inspired by
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His power to forgive our sins. As Elder Dale
G. Renlund has taught us, ‘Without the Redeemer, repentance becomes simply miserable
behavior modification.’ We can try to change our behavior on our own, but only
the Savior can remove our stains and lift our burdens, enabling us to pursue
the path of obedience with confidence and strength. The joy of repentance is
more than the joy of living a decent life. It’s the joy of forgiveness, of
being clean again, and of drawing closer to God. Once you’ve experienced that
joy, no lesser substitute will do.” – Stephen W. Owen
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