The act of partaking of the sacramental emblems, in and of itself, does not remit sins. He expounded further: “The ordinance of the sacrament is a holy and repeated invitation to repent sincerely and to be renewed spiritually. He explained, “In the process of coming unto the Savior and pressing forward along the covenant path, receiving the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost creates the possibility of an ongoing cleansing of one’s soul from sin.” | Adam Fondren, for the Deseret News Covenants, ordinances and the power of the Holy GhostĮlder Bednar underscored a “constant connectedness” among the principle of repentance, sacred covenants and ordinances, the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost, and the blessing of always retaining a remission of sins. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks to missionaries during a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Aug. Genuine confession to God, and when necessary to priesthood leaders, must be full and complete.” Elder David A. “We must have real intent and be honest with Him whose forgiveness we seek. Repentance requires honesty with one’s own self and with God, overcoming the excuse-making, blaming and rationalizing that can divert from truly turning to the Lord, Elder Bednar said. “If we do these things and fail to recognize and depend upon the Redeemer and His atoning sacrifice, then even our best individual efforts are in vain,” he said, adding, “The results of sincere repentance are peace, comfort, spiritual healing and renewing, and joy.” An honest heart and real intent Repentance produces changes in attitudes and behavior, but simply changing attitudes and behavior is not repentance, taught Elder Bednar, cautioning against a checklist mentality. | Adam Fondren, for the Deseret News Repentance and the Redeemer Some of the MTC devotionals are broadcast to all 9 of the Church’s missionary training centers worldwide. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Aug. Thus, repentance is trusting in and relying upon the Redeemer to do for us what you and I cannot and can never do for ourselves.” Missionaries sing during the devotional of Elder David A. “As we exercise faith in and on the Lord, we turn toward, come unto and depend upon Him. Repenting is the first and natural consequence of placing one’s trust and confidence in the Savior, turning away from evil and turning to God, Elder Bednar said. She shared quotes from and personal experiences with the three most recent Presidents of the Church - President Gordon B. Bednar, who testified about the importance of following the Prophet. | Adam Fondren, for the Deseret NewsĮlder Bednar was accompanied by his wife, Sister Susan K. He added: “Trusting in and turning to the Savior are the ultimate sources of spiritual confidence, assurance and enduring joy.” Sister Susan Bednar speaks to the missionaries at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Aug.
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