How to Repent

Repentance is an on-going process that everyone members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints work on. The repentance process can go far deeper than just confessing your sins to someone.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scriptures (optional, but recommended)

1. Before you can be forgiven for you sins, you must first acknowledge what you did was wrong and feel sorrow.

2. Next, you must confess your sins to God through prayer and by asking for forgiveness. If you have committed a major transgression, you should visit with your bishop immediately. If you are unsure or in doubt, as always, talk with your bishop.

3. Refrain from re-visiting the same actions that led you to sin in the first place and don't dwell on what's been done. Try to move forward.

4. If you have harmed someone or something, that may require additional steps of forgiveness or making that end right.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the scriptures for strength
• Fasting and prayer can also help you in the repentance process.
• Read the "Miracle of Forgiveness" by Spencer W. Kimball. It emulates how you can practice both forgiveness and repentance in your life.
• These are suggestions only. Only you know your true self and are accountable for your actions. When in doubt, ask your bishop.

Resources

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints