Six Concepts of True Repentance

“True repentance is based on and flows from 

faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no other way.”

President Benson was faithful to this charge as he taught the gospel throughout the world. He taught that “it is better to prepare and prevent than it is to repair and repent.” But he also observed that “we all have need to repent.” He emphasized the “mighty change” of heart associated with repentance (see Alma 5:12–14) and explained the Savior’s role in bringing about such change.

Through repentance, Alma the Younger 

experienced a miraculous change of heart.

“The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature. … Yes, Christ changes men, and changed men can change the world.”

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1.     To truly repent, we must first realize that the gospel plan is the plan of happiness.

2.     Faith in Jesus Christ precedes true repentance.

3.     Repentance involves a mighty change of heart.

4.     Godly sorrow leads to true repentance.

5.     Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are anxious to see us change our lives, and They will help us.

6.     We must not lose hope as we seek to become Christlike.