Mosiah 4:3

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Mosiah 4Â*

3 And it came to pass that after they had spoken these words the Spirit of the Lord came upon them, and they were filled with joy, having received a remission of their sins, and having peace of conscience, because of the exceeding faith which they had in Jesus Christ who should come, according to the words which king Benjamin had spoken unto them.

Quotes for Discussion

Spencer W. Kimball

“The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that is brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul. In a world of turmoil and contention this is indeed a priceless gift…

“Peace is the fruit of righteousness. It cannot be bought with money, and cannot be traded nor bartered. It must be earned. The wealthy often spend much of their gains in a bid for peace, only to find that it is not for sale. But the poorest as well as the richest may have it in abundance if the total price is paid. Those who abide the laws and live the Christ-like life may have peace and other kindred blessings, principal among which are exaltation and eternal life. They include also blessings for this life.” (The Miracle of Forgiveness, pp. 363-4)

Harold B. Lee

“If the time comes when you have done all that you can to repent of your sins…then you will want that confirming answer as to whether or not the Lord has accepted of you. In your soul-searching, if you seek for and you find that peace of conscience by that token you may know that the Lord has accepted of your repentance. Satan would have you think otherwise and sometimes persuade you that now having made one mistake, you might go on and on with no turning back. That is one of the great falsehoods. The miracle of forgiveness is available to all of those who turn from their evil doings and return no more, because the Lord has said in a revelation to us in our days: ‘…go your ways and sin no more; but unto that soul who sinneth [meaning again] shall the former sins return, saith the Lord your God.’ (DC 82:7) Have that in mind, all of you who may be troubled with a burden of sin.” (Stand Ye in Holy Places, pp. 184-5)

Boyd K. Packer

“Often the most difficult part of repentance is to forgive yourself. Discouragement is part of that test. Do not give up. That brilliant morning will come. Then ‘the peace of God which passeth…understanding’ comes into your life once again. Then you like Him, will remember your sins no more. How will you know? You will know!” (Ensign, p. 208 as taken from Latter-day Commentary on the Book of Mormon compiled by K. Douglas Bassett, p. 208)