Oct 10, 2020 | Repentance
Question Gramps, D&C 19:15-20 states that we must suffer if we do not repent. My question is why must we all be forced to suffer exquisitely if we do not repent? Christ suffered for our sins so that we don’t have to. I am grateful for this. But if we...
Sep 15, 2020 | Repentance
This question came to us in Spanish. As a courtesy we would like to reply in Spanish. However, the question and answer will appear immediately following in English. Pregunta Gramps, Hola, quiero saber qué se hace si se rompió la ley de castidad una...
Jul 21, 2020 | Repentance
Question Gramps, I have been thinking about all the things and ways I should be repenting. I want to know If there Is a specific way to repent or if we should give details about what we are repenting for? Like should we give specifics of our actions or just ask...
May 31, 2020 | Repentance
Question Gramps, In the story of Alma the Younger we read how Alma and his friend were about to do wicked things to the church. His conversion story is very interesting and impressive. Why did an angel have to appear to basically tell them to stop and to...
Apr 19, 2020 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, If I have repented for my sins and I am still tempted am I still guilty? I have not given in but I’m constantly reminded of my past. Sometimes I feel the shame so strong I flinch. Will I ever feel clean or will I suffer because of my...
Aug 11, 2019 | Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently waiting on a mission call but lately I feel the need to talk to my bishop about something that happened about 6 months back that I thought I had cleared up with my bishop. I think I might have said the wrong thing or worded...
Jun 6, 2019 | Repentance, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
Apr 8, 2019 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, If you sincerely repent of a stupid stupid thing you did (adultery) are you forgiven? Can you still marry in the temple? Can you still gain a higher glory? Cher Answer Dear Cher, I am humbled to be able to answer this delicate...
Feb 26, 2019 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, When you truly repent for the sins you’ve committed and do them again are they still considered forgiven as long as you are seriously making an effort to change for the better? Like an addiction. Your mind knows it’s not what you...