"Some of you who receive this message
need to repent of sexual or other sins. The Savior is often referred to as the
Great Physician, and this title has both symbolic and literal significance. All
of us have experienced the pain associated with a physical injury or wound.
When we are in pain, we typically seek relief and are grateful for the
medication and treatments that help to alleviate our suffering. Consider sin as
a spiritual wound that causes guilt or, as described by Alma to his son
Corianton, “remorse of conscience” (Alma 42:18). Guilt is to our spirit what pain is to our
body—a warning of danger and a protection from additional damage. From the
Atonement of the Savior flows the soothing salve that can heal our spiritual
wounds and remove guilt. However, this salve can only be applied through the
principles of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, and consistent
obedience. The results of sincere repentance are peace of conscience, comfort,
and spiritual healing and renewal."
Elder
David A Bednar, “We Believe In Being Chaste”, April 2013 General Conference
Read full address here.
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