Mosiah 4:29

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Mosiah 4Â*

29 And finally, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.

Quotes for Discussion

“Sin is anything that offends the Spirit, and there are many ways and means to commit sin, so many they cannot be numbered. However, we have no need to feel overwhelmed; there is no subject the Spirit would rather discuss with us than our sins. If we want a near guarantee that a prayer will be answered, all we need to do is-with real intent-ask: ‘Father, tell me the ways and means my thoughts, my words, or my deeds have offended thee. I would like to change any and everything in my life that would keep me from having thy Spirit to be with me.’ That is a prayer we can be sure will be answered.

“If we then proceed to correct our sins, we place ourselves in a position to receive more blessings from heaven. The Prophet Joseph said: ‘Search your hearts, and see if you are like God. I have searched mine, and feel to repent of all my sins.’ (HC 4:588)”

(Errol R. Fish, Promptings of the Spirit, p. 132)

Spencer W. Kimball

“The curse of the earth is sin. It covers every area. It takes on numerous forms and dresses itself in many kinds of apparel, depending on factors such as the stratum of society in which it is operating. But whether man calls it convention or business, or uses any other euphemism, if it offends God’s law it is sin.”

(The Miracle of Forgiveness, p. 39)