Best LDS repentance quotes

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Throughout LDS scripture and teachings, many profound quotes about repentance inspire self-reflection and positive change. These LDS repentance quotes from modern prophets, apostles, and scripture provide wisdom and motivation to overcome weakness, seek forgiveness, and improve our lives.

They remind us of God’s infinite love and mercy. For Latter-day Saints, repenting is a lifelong process that leads to spiritual growth.

This collection of the best LDS repentance quotes will deepen your understanding of repentance and encourage you on your journey of repentance and improvement.

Let the words of LDS leaders guide you to find greater meaning in the repentance process.

Best LDS repentance quotes

“We can be purified and cleansed by repenting from our sins and declaring our faith through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 138:33

“Cease to contend one with another; cease to speak evil one of another.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 136:23

“He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 58:42

“I was a sinner, but God’s grace and the [LDS] Church helped me change.”
– President Russell M. Nelson

“The Lord requires a broken heart and a contrite spirit as we seek to improve our lives through repentance.”
– Elder Dale G. Renlund

“No matter how long we have traveled in the wrong direction, we can turn around and return to the path of heaven.”
– President Henry B. Eyring

“The Savior has promised that He will take upon Himself the sins of those who repent and forsake them.”
– Elder Neil L. Andersen

“Even the humblest of us can find hope as we apply the Atonement in our lives.”
– President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Repentance means striving to change thoughts and actions of selfishness into selflessness, by living the principles of the gospel.”
– Bible Dictionary

“We can be cleansed and forgiven through the power of Christ’s Atonement.”
– Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service

“We must forsake our sins in order to apply the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We must come unto Him with a broken heart and a contrite spirit and deny ourselves of all ungodliness. We must …love God with all our might, mind, and strength.”
– Ezra Taft Benson

“He who has repented of his sins…, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 58:42

“Now is always the time to repent. It matters not whether you are 8 or 108—now is the time. Procrastination is the thief of eternal opportunity.”
– Russell M. Nelson

“There are so many of our people who are living far below their privileges. So many can repent and change their lives…if they will apply the teachings of the Savior.”
– Spencer W. Kimball

“We can change. We can be healed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Our natures can be changed, our hearts can be softened.”
– Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Cease to contend one with another; cease to speak evil one of another.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 136:23

“We must be careful, as we seek to become more and more godlike, that we do not become discouraged and lose hope.”
– Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“If you delay repentance, you may lose blessings, opportunities, guidance from the Spirit.”
– Richard G. Scott

Best Repentance quotes

“True repentance is not just a change of actions, it is a change of heart.”
– David A. Bednar

“Repentance means striving to change thoughts and actions of selfishness into selflessness, by living the principles of the gospel.”
– Bible Dictionary

“Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it.”
– Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Repentance will always be the key that unlocks the door to reconciliation. And reconciliation with God opens the door to every other blessing we require.”
– D. Todd Christofferson

“Repentance means more than simply a reformation of behavior. Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh. Yet at the same time they give no thought to the Master, sometimes even openly rejecting Him. Such changes of behavior, even if in a positive direction, do not constitute true repentance.”
– D. Todd Christofferson

“Cease to contend one with another; cease to speak evil one of another.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 136:23

“The Atonement … provides not only salvation from sorrow and sin, but also the key to a more compassionate life.”
– S. Kent Brown

“Never get discouraged when you stumble. It may be that very experience which is preparing you for more effective service.”
– Harold B. Lee

“He who has repented of his sins…, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 58:42

“Our first and foremost obligation is to seek our own spiritual redemption. … By making Christ’s atonement the centerpiece of our own redemption, we become able to lift others.”
– Neal A. Maxwell

“A fundamental purpose of mortal life is to learn to choose, and we have many opportunities, both great and small.”
– R. Scott Lloyd

“Repentance means striving to change thoughts and actions.”
– Bible Dictionary

“True repentance is not just a change of actions, it is a change of heart.”
– David A. Bednar

“Never get discouraged when you stumble. It may be that experience which is preparing you for more effective service.”
– Harold B. Lee

“Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it.”
– Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Our first and foremost obligation is to seek our own spiritual redemption.”
– Neal A. Maxwell

“Repentance will always be the key that unlocks the door to reconciliation.”
– D. Todd Christofferson

“Repentance means more than simply a reformation of behavior.”
– D. Todd Christofferson

“The Lord requires a broken heart and a contrite spirit as we seek to improve our lives through repentance.”
– Dale G. Renlund

“A fundamental purpose of mortal life is to learn to choose.”
– R. Scott Lloyd

“The Atonement provides not only salvation from sorrow and sin, but also the key to a more compassionate life.”
– S. Kent Brown

“If you delay repentance, you may lose blessings, opportunities, guidance from the Spirit.”
– Richard G. Scott

“True repentance changes our heart and our behavior.”
– Russell M. Nelson

“No matter how long we have traveled in the wrong direction, we can turn around and return to the path of heaven.”
– Henry B. Eyring

“Even the humblest of us can find hope as we apply the Atonement in our lives.”
– Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“We can be purified and cleansed by repenting from our sins and declaring our faith through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”
– Doctrine and Covenants 138:33

“There are so many of our people who are living far below their privileges. So many can repent and change their lives…if they will apply the teachings of the Savior.”
– Spencer W. Kimball

“The Savior has promised that He will take upon Himself the sins of those who repent and forsake them.”
– Neil L. Andersen

“We must forsake our sins in order to apply the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We must come unto Him with a broken heart and a contrite spirit and deny ourselves of all ungodliness. We must …love God with all our might, mind, and strength.”
– Ezra Taft Benson

“Now is always the time to repent. It matters not whether you are 8 or 108—now is the time. Procrastination is the thief of eternal opportunity.”
– Russell M. Nelson

Short quotes about repentance:

“Cease to contend one with another.” – Doctrine and Covenants 136:23
“Repentance means change.”
“Now is the time. Do not wait.”
“With God, all things are possible.”
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
“Sin no more.”
“A new heart I will give you.” – Ezekiel 36:26
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” – Psalm 51:10
“Turn away from your sins and be faithful to Christ.”
“Let go and let God.”
“Learn from the past, plan for the future, but live for today.”
“You can start anew every day.”
“Progress, not perfection.”
“Change your thoughts and change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale
“Your past does not define you.”
“The door is open. Walk through it.”
“Small steps lead to big changes.”
“Today is a new beginning.”
“You have the power within.”
“There is hope. Never give up.”

Forgiveness And Repentance Quotes

“Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner.” – Max Lucado
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” – Mark Twain
“Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.”
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes
“Forgiveness is the final form of love.” – Reinhold Niebuhr
“Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit them.” – Bruce Lee
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner!” – Max Lucado
“Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” – Zig Ziglar
“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.” – Steve Maraboli
“Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of the hurt.”
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes
“Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes. But the beauty of life is that we can acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them.”
“You cannot change your destiny. But you can change your path.”
“The past cannot be changed. The future is yet within your power.” – Anonymous
“We all stumble and fall. But it’s how we get up that defines us.”
“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.”
“When you forgive, you heal. When you let go, you grow.”
“Forgiveness brings inner peace. It also adds meaning to life.”
“Admitting our mistakes and asking for forgiveness are the first steps toward reconciliation.”

“True repentance is not just a change of actions, it is a change of heart.” – David A. Bednar

“Repentance means striving to change thoughts and actions of selfishness into selflessness, by living the principles of the gospel.” – Bible Dictionary

“Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The door is open. Walk through it.”

“Repentance is turning away from that which is wrong and turning toward God.”

“Sin no more.”

“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” – Psalm 51:10

“Repentance brings us closer to God.”

“Cease to contend one with another.” – Doctrine and Covenants 136:23

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” – Mark Twain

“Never get discouraged when you stumble. It may be that experience which is preparing you for more effective service.” – Harold B. Lee

“Learn from the past, plan for the future, but live for today.”

“Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” – Zig Ziglar

“Forgiveness brings inner peace. It also adds meaning to life.”

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi

The path of repentance provides hope and reassurance. Though the journey may be difficult at times, the words of prophets and scriptures light the way. Their counsel inspires us to reflect inward and make needed changes.

With faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven, find inner peace, and reach our divine potential. Repentance brings us closer to God and our eternal home.