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| − | The fourth Article of Faith states that members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ([[Mormon Church|Mormons]]) "believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost." | + | The fourth Article of Faith states that members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ([[Mormon Church|Mormons]]) "believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, [[Faith]] in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, [[Repentance]]; third, [[Baptism]] by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the [[Gift of the Holy Ghost|gift of the Holy Ghost]]." |
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Latter-day Saints believe in the principle of [[repentance]], which for them includes a sincere regret, or "godly sorrow," as well as restitution when possible and abstinence from the sin. Key to the repentance process is a person's personal, prayerful confession to God, which includes asking for forgiveness and resolving not to repeat the mistake. It is important to confess serious sins to a bishop, who can offer advice and encouragement. Consistent with the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words from which it is translated, repentance denotes "a change of mind," "a turning of the heart and will to God, and a renunciation of sin to which we are naturally inclined." Thus, a return to sin shows that the repentance process is not truly completed. Repentance is for small and large sins and is an ongoing process. | Latter-day Saints believe in the principle of [[repentance]], which for them includes a sincere regret, or "godly sorrow," as well as restitution when possible and abstinence from the sin. Key to the repentance process is a person's personal, prayerful confession to God, which includes asking for forgiveness and resolving not to repeat the mistake. It is important to confess serious sins to a bishop, who can offer advice and encouragement. Consistent with the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words from which it is translated, repentance denotes "a change of mind," "a turning of the heart and will to God, and a renunciation of sin to which we are naturally inclined." Thus, a return to sin shows that the repentance process is not truly completed. Repentance is for small and large sins and is an ongoing process. | ||
Revision as of 03:27, 18 December 2005
Adapted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The fourth Article of Faith states that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) "believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Repentance
Latter-day Saints believe in the principle of repentance, which for them includes a sincere regret, or "godly sorrow," as well as restitution when possible and abstinence from the sin. Key to the repentance process is a person's personal, prayerful confession to God, which includes asking for forgiveness and resolving not to repeat the mistake. It is important to confess serious sins to a bishop, who can offer advice and encouragement. Consistent with the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words from which it is translated, repentance denotes "a change of mind," "a turning of the heart and will to God, and a renunciation of sin to which we are naturally inclined." Thus, a return to sin shows that the repentance process is not truly completed. Repentance is for small and large sins and is an ongoing process.
