Would you trade:
for this?
Sometimes we hear that in order to repent we need to remember the five “R’s” (Realize, Remorse, Reveal, Restore, Resolve). While it is a clever way to remember some of the parts of repentance, it misses the most important “R” of all: The Redeemer.
Lately I’ve been trying to think of some analogies. Here’s a couple I’ve thought of and I’m hoping you can add some more…
1. Sin is like a mosquito bite.
This is a common question that many youth have. For the Strength of Youth teaches “You always need to confess your sins to the Lord. You should also confess your sins to those you have wronged. If you have committed serious sins, such as immorality, you need to confess them to your bishop” (p. 29).
It is important to remember that confession of certain sins to a Bishop is necessary because they are the judges in the ward. They hold the keys to ensuring worthiness for church service and callings, and for such ordinances as baptism and the sacrament. President Ezra T. Benson taught: