Sin – Quote Catch

1 Nephi 8: 23…Many people begin on the path (righteousness) but the mist of darkness (temptations) cause them to wander off (sin)
Moses 5:39…The Lord sees all.
Alma 5:22-25…Those with garments stained with blood cannot dwell with those who are pure.
Alma 31:8-11…Members that fall into great errors (1) stop observing to keep the commandments of God and his statutes; (2) Stop observing the performances of the church – (daily prayer and supplication to God); (3) Do pervert the ways of the Lord.
Alma 31:1-2…Iniquity within people should cause sorrow and sickness in the hearts of those who love them.
Alma 30:53…Satan’s words are pleasing unto the carnal mind.
Alma 30:60…The Devil does not support his children at the last day but doth speedily drag them down to hell.
Alma 28: 13…The devil has cunning plans devised to ensnare the hearts of man
Mosiah 25: 11…The righteous feel pain and anguish for the welfare of the souls of the sinful
Alma 11:46…Speak boldly, directly, with pure doctrine and it will cause the sinners to tremble and be astonished.
Alma 11:37…You can’t be saved in your sins.
Alma 12: 16…Those that die in their sins (at their temporal death) will suffer the second death (spiritual death)
Alma 7:15…Fear note, lay aside every sin, show God you’re willing to repent of sins and enter a covenant to keep the commandments by being baptized.
Alma 7:13… Christ took upon Him the sins of his people (us).
Mosiah 26:29…Leaders should judge sinners according to their sins and forgive those who sincerely confess and repent.
Mosiah 26:7…The order of church leaders dealing with sin.
Mosiah 26:6…Wicked cause righteous to sin by using flattering words.
Mosiah 27:28-29…Sin causes (1) much tribulation; (2) close death; (3) gall of bitterness; (4) bonds of iniquity; (5) dark abyss; (6) soul racked with eternal torment. Repentance snatches it all away.
Mosiah 27:31…When God’s all searching eye glances into the eyes of a sinner, the sinner quakes, trembles and shrinks.
Mosiah 27: 28…Lord forgives sinners
Alma 15: 17…Watch & pray continually to be delivered from Satan, (spiritual) death, and destruction
Alma 15: 3…Sin can burn a conscience
Alma 14: 6…When a sinful person comes to realize the negative effect he’s had on others, his soul will be harrowed up under a consciousness of his own guilt and will be circled about by the pains of Hell
Alma 12:35…Those that harden their heart and do iniquity will not enter God’s rest.
Alma 13:12…The righteous can’t look upon sin save it with abhorrence.
Alma 24: 30…Those that have once been enlightened by the Spirit, having had a great knowledge of righteous things, then falling away into sin and transgression, they are more hardened and their state is worse than if they never knew these things.
Alma 24: 9…Thank God for being able to be convinced of your sins
Alma 23: 7; 24: 6, 12-13, 15-19…Complete abandonment of past sins
Mosiah 21: 15…The Lord is slow to hear the cries of those that have committed iniquity
Mosiah 16: 12…Why a sinner keeps sinning
Mosiah 16: 5…Those that continue to sin, rebel, and stay in their fallen state are as though the redemption never happened
Mosiah 16: 5…The Devil has power over he that persists in his own carnal nature and goes on sinning and rebelling against God
Mosiah 15: 26-27…The ones that won’t be in the 1st resurrection and won’t be save are those that (1) Died in their sins (2) Willfully have rebelled against God (3) Have known the commandments but haven’t kept them
Mosiah 14: 12…Thanks to Christ’s atonement there is an intercession for the sinners
Mosiah 15: 26…Fear & tremble God b/c he doesn’t redeem anyone who rebels against Him and dies in their sins
Mosiah 13: 1-2…People get upset when someone speaks of their sins
Ether 13:20…The Lord always gives the escape route to sinners.
Mosiah 11: 6…Satan and his supporters work hard to support iniquity
Mosiah 13: 18…Don’t allow anyone (w/in your power that are inside your doors) fall into transgression
Enos 1: 23…Sinners forget about: (1) Death (2) Eternal consequences of their actions (3) The judgment of God (4) The power of God. They have no fear before God.
Mosiah 7: 29…When we are transgressing, the Lord will hedge up our way and we will not prosper.
Mosiah 4: 28…If you borrow something from your neighbor, give it back. If not, you’re sinning and you might make your neighbor sin.
Mosiah 7: 29…God won’t succor us when we transgress
Mosiah 7: 25…If you don’t sin, you’ll be blessed and you won’t have a great evil come upon you
Mosiah 4: 3…When you’re forgiven of your sins, the Spirit descends over you, you’re filled with joy, having a peaceful conscience
Mosiah 10: 8-9…Christ came to earth to call sinners to repent, not the just. The curse of Adam is taken from little children through Christ.
Mosiah 5: 11…Christ’s name can be blotted through transgression
Mosiah 3: 25…Those with bad works are: (1) Consigned to an awful view of : A. Their own guilt B. Their own abominations (2) Caused to shrink from the presence of the Lord into:A. A state of misery B. Endless torment where they can’t
Mosiah 3: 11…Those that ignorantly sin, without knowing God’s will, are atoned through
Alma 37:32…Hate sin
Mormon 2:19… Feel pain for sin of others
Mormon 3:3…People sin because they don’t understand
Alma 42:29-30…Need sorrow for sins
Mosiah 4:3…How you will feel after a remission of sins
Alma 15:3…Sins cause sickness (Zeezrom)
Ezequiel 18:4,19-20…Sins of father, not sins of son
Alma 12:14…How sinner will feel in front of God
Alma 13:12…Those who are pure look at sin with abhorrence
Original sin
Mosiah 3:16…Blood of Christ atoned for little children
Moroni 8:8…The whole doesn’t need a physician
Moses 6:53-54…Christ’s Atonement
2 Nephi 2:22-26…Fall of Adam–Good
Moroni 8:28…With a certain amount of sin, the Spirit leaves
Moroni 8:27-28…Pray for sinners to repent
Moroni 9…Keep working with sinners, even if it seems helpless
Moroni 10:22…Despair comes by sin
1 Nephi 15:4…Feel grief for others sins
1 Nephi 17:45…Swift to sin, but slow to remember God…A sinner can be past feeling (can’t hear still small voice)
1 Nephi 17:47…Feel pain for sins of others
2 Nephi 1:13…Sin is like a deep sleep of hell with chains
2 Nephi 1:18…Sinners led according to will of Devil
2 Nephi 28:28…Wo unto those who get mad because of the truth (sinners)
2 Nephi 4:18…One can feel completely surrounded by sin
2 Nephi 4:17-19…How one feels with sin
2 Nephi 4:28-35…How one should be able to overcome sin
2 Nephi 4:19…Our hearts should groan because of sin
2 Nephi 27:27…Those that sin cannot hide from God
Jacob 2:23…Don’t try to justify sins. If you do, you don’t understand the scriptures
Jacob 2:34…Not good to sin with knowledge
D&C 84:61…Bear Testimony to all world and sins forgiven
Jacob 3:11…Sinners–wake up from your deep sleep, or suffer 2nd death
Mosiah 8: 21…When we leave the Shepherd (the Lord), we are scattered, driven, devoured by Satan’s beasts
Mosiah 2:40…We should all wake up and remember the terrible situation of falling into transgression
2 Nephi 28:28… And in fine, wo unto all those who tremble, and are angry because of the truth of God! For behold, he that is built upon the rock receiveth it with gladness; and he that is built upon a sandy foundation trembleth lest he shall fall.
“A man once said to me—or remarked in a place where I happened to be—“Why, these people here seem to think I am full of the devil, but I am not.” And I said to him, “My brother, did you ever know anybody that was full of the devil and knew it?” That is one of the tricks of the devil: To get possession of you and keep you from knowing it. And that is one of our difficulties.” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, Chapter 18: Stay on the Lord’s Side of the Line
“President Thomas S. Monson has taught, “One of God’s greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final.” 8 Even if we’ve been a conscious, deliberate sinner or have repeatedly faced failure and disappointment, the moment we decide to try again, the Atonement of Christ can help us. And we need to remember that it is not the Holy Ghost that tells us we’re so far gone that we might as well give up.” Dale G. Renlund, April 2015 General Conference
Luke 15: 3 -7… 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
2 Nephi 9:49… Behold, my soul abhorreth sin, and my heart delighteth in righteousness; and I will praise the holy name of my God.
Mosiah 2:36 -37… 36 And now, I say unto you, my brethren, that after ye have known and have been taught all these things, if ye should transgress and go contrary to that which has been spoken, that ye do withdraw yourselves from the Spirit of the Lord, that it may have no place in you to guide you in wisdom’s paths that ye may be blessed, prospered, and preserved— 37 I say unto you, that the man that doeth this, the same cometh out in open rebellion against God; therefore he listeth to obey the evil spirit, and becometh an enemy to all righteousness; therefore, the Lord has no place in him, for he dwelleth not in unholy temples
Mosiah 7:30 -31…30 And again, he saith: If my people shall sow filthiness they shall reap the chaff thereof in the whirlwind; and the effect thereof is poison. 31 And again he saith: If my people shall sow filthiness they shall reap the east wind, which bringeth immediate destruction.
“Become really, really good at repenting thoroughly and quickly. Because the Atonement of Jesus Christ is very practical, you should apply it generously 24/7, for it never runs out. Embrace the Atonement of Jesus Christ and repentance as things that are to be welcomed and applied daily according to the Great Physician’s orders. Establish an attitude of ongoing, happy, joyful repentance by making it your lifestyle of choice. In doing so, beware of the temptation to procrastinate, and don’t expect the world to cheer you on. Keeping your eyes on the Savior, care more about what He thinks of you, and let the consequences follow. Spiritual confidence increases when you voluntarily and joyfully repent of sins, both small and great, in real time by applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ”. Jörg Klebingat, October 2014 General Conference
“It is most natural and just that he who commits the wrong should pay the penalty—atone for his wrongdoing. Therefore, when Adam was the transgressor of the law, justice demanded that he, and none else, should answer for the sin and pay the penalty with his life. But Adam, in breaking the law, himself became subject to the curse, and being under the curse could not atone, or undo what he had done. Neither could his children, for they also were under the curse, and it required one who was not subject to the curse to atone for that original sin. Moreover, since we were all under the curse, we were also powerless to atone for our individual sins. It therefore became necessary for the Father to send his Only Begotten Son, who was free from sin, to atone for our sins as well as for Adam’s transgression, which justice demanded should be done. He accordingly offered himself a sacrifice for sins, and through his death upon the cross took upon himself both Adam’s transgression and our individual sins, thereby redeeming us from the fall, and from our sins, on condition of repentance.” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith, (2013), 58–71
2 Nephi 28:28… And in fine, wo unto all those who tremble, and are angry because of the truth of God! For behold, he that is built upon the rock receiveth it with gladness; and he that is built upon a sandy foundation trembleth lest he shall fall.
Jacob 7: 25… Wherefore, the people of Nephi did fortify against them with their arms, and with all their might, trusting in the God and rock of their salvation; wherefore, they became as yet, conquerors of their enemies.
Enos 1: 2… And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins.
“I invite you to join me in regularly turning inward to confront there anything we wouldn’t want others to see. It may not be pornography, but it may be arrogance or unkindness, impatience or vanity, or any number of other flaws we need to remedy. Whatever it is let us trim our lamps, add oil, and make those changes necessary that allow us to hold up a brighter candle, a purer light. Christ focused some of His most pointed opprobrium for the hypocrite. We must never be guilty of that in this battle. Each of us must be the best person we can be in every way we can.” Broken Things to Mend (Jeffrey R. Holland) Kindle Loc. 1262-65
Enos 1:3 -5… 3 Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart. 4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens. 5 And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.
““The Son of God [said]: “I’ll go down and pay the price. I’ll be the Redeemer and redeem men from Adam’s transgression. I’ll take upon me the sins of the world and redeem or save every soul from his own sins who will repent.” 12 Let us illustrate: A man walking along the road happens to fall into a pit so deep and dark that he cannot climb to the surface and regain his freedom. How can he save himself from his predicament? Not by any exertions on his own part, for there is no means of escape in the pit. He calls for help, and some kindly disposed soul, hearing his cries for relief, hastens to his assistance and by lowering a ladder, gives to him the means by which he may climb again to the surface of the earth. This was precisely the condition that Adam placed himself and his posterity in, when he partook of the forbidden fruit. All being together in the pit, none could gain the surface and relieve the others. The pit was banishment from the presence of the Lord and temporal death, the dissolution of the body. And all being subject to death, none could provide the means of escape. 13 The Savior comes along, not subject to that pit, and lowers the ladder. He comes down into the pit and makes it possible for us to use the ladder to escape. 14” Chapter 3: The Plan of Salvation, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith, (2013), 58–71
April 30th, 1995 – Sunday. Quito Ecuador… “I just got finished thinking a bit. For a good while before I was a little scared inside because I wasn’t being as obedient as I know I should’ve been. I would think a lot of the scriptures, and how the men would always receive punishments or tough trials when they weren’t righteous. They would receive these things to be reminded of the Lord & to be humbled. I was always scared that something would happen to me to frighten me to repent, or humble me to repent. At times I even asked for an experience that would change my attitude, that would help me to drop a lot of my carnal desires & sins. Well, the Lord did answer me. Because Elder Norris told me that experience of Satan which helped to make a change for the better. But I still wasn’t even close. I still had an inner feeling and knowledge that I had to change even more. Well, I kind of put it in the back of my mind, justifying my little sins – I mean, I was spiritually strong enough – Right?? Yesterday, right when I saw that poor kid dead in the street, a song entered my head that said “Do you hear me? I can feel you near me. It’s the answer that I’ve been longing for.” Seeing this boy woke me up. It was the answer that I was needing. It hurts me to think that I didn’t have the common sense or strength enough to repent for myself. The Lord had to humble me through this experience. It’s sad for me to think that one of the reasons for this kid’s death was to help me to re-evaluate my life and repent of the picky things that in my mind weren’t too big of a deal.”
2 Nephi, Chapter 33: 4-5… And I know that the Lord God will consecrate my prayers for the gain of my people. And the words which I have written in weakness will be made strong unto them; for it persuadeth them to do good; it maketh known unto them of their fathers; and it speaketh of Jesus, and persuadeth them to believe in him, and to endure to the end, which is life eternal. 5 And it speaketh harshly against sin, according to the plainness of the truth; wherefore, no man will be angry at the words which I have written save he shall be of the spirit of the devil.
“We will end up either choosing Christ’s manner of living or His manner of suffering.” (Neal A. Maxwell, Overcome…Even As I Also Overcame, 72)
Matthew, Chapter 26: 69-75… ¶Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Jacob 2: 9… Wherefore, it burdeneth my soul that I should be constrained, because of the strict commandment which I have received from God, to admonish you according to your crimes, to enlarge the wounds of those who are already wounded, instead of consoling and healing their wounds; and those who have not been wounded, instead of feasting upon the pleasing word of God have daggers placed to pierce their souls and wound their delicate minds.
Jacob 3: 11… O my brethren, hearken unto my words; arouse the faculties of your souls; shake yourselves that ye may awake from the slumber of death; and loose yourselves from the pains of hell that ye may not become angels to the devil, to be cast into that lake of fire and brimstone which is the second death.
D&C 98:19–20… (to the Saints in Kirtland): “I, the Lord, am not well pleased with many who are in the church at Kirtland; For they do not forsake their sins, and their wicked ways, the pride of their hearts, and their covetousness.”
Jacob 7: 19… And he said: I fear lest I have committed the unpardonable sin, for I have lied unto God; for I denied the Christ, and said that I believed the scriptures; and they truly testify of him. And because I have thus lied unto God I greatly fear lest my case shall be awful; but I confess unto God.
President Joseph F. Smith taught: “Men cannot forgive their own sins; they cannot cleanse themselves from the consequences of their sins. Men can stop sinning and can do right in the future, and so far [as] their acts are acceptable before the Lord [become] worthy of consideration. But who shall repair the wrongs they have done to themselves and to others, which it seems impossible for them to repair themselves? By the atonement of Jesus Christ the sins of the repentant shall be washed away; though they be crimson they shall be made white as wool [see Isaiah 1:18 ]. This is the promise given to you.” Boyd K. Packer, October 2012 General Conference, Page 8
“President Boyd K. Packer of the Council of the Twelve gave the following illustration to show how Christ’s Atonement makes it possible to be saved from sin if we do our part. “Let me tell you a story—a parable.There once was a man who wanted something very much. It seemed more important than anything else in his life. In order for him to have his desire, he incurred a great debt. He had been warned about going into that much debt, and particularly about his creditor. But it seemed so important for him to do what he wanted to do and to have what he wanted right now. He was sure he could pay for it later. So he signed a contract. He would pay it off some time along the way. He didn’t worry too much about it, for the due date seemed such a long time away. He had what he wanted now, and that was what seemed important. The creditor was always somewhere in the back of his mind, and he made token payments now and again, thinking somehow that the day of reckoning really would never come. But as it always does, the day came, and the contract fell due. The debt had not been fully paid. His creditor appeared and demanded payment in full. Only then did he realize that his creditor not only had the power to repossess all that he owned but the power to cast him into prison as well. I cannot pay you, for I have not the power to do so,’ he confessed. Then,’ said the creditor, ‘we will exercise the contract, take your possessions, and you shall go to prison. You agreed to that. It was your choice. You signed the contract, and now it must be enforced.’ “Can you not extend the time or forgive the debt?’ the debtor begged. ‘Arrange some way for me to keep what I have and not go to prison. Surely you believe in mercy? Will you not show mercy?’“The creditor replied, ‘Mercy is always so one-sided. It would serve only you. If I show mercy to you, it will leave me unpaid. It is justice I demand. Do you believe in justice?’“‘I believed in justice when I signed the contract,’ the debtor said. ‘It was on my side then, for I thought it would protect me. I did not need mercy then, nor think I should need it ever. Justice, I thought, would serve both of us equally as well.’“‘It is justice that demands that you pay the contract or suffer the penalty,’ the creditor replied. ‘That is the law. You have agreed to it and that is the way it must be. Mercy cannot rob justice.’” Chapter 12, Gospel Principles
2 Nephi 33:5… And it speaketh harshly against sin, according to the plainness of the truth; wherefore, no man will be angry at the words which I have written save he shall be of the spirit of the devil.
2 Nephi 26:32…For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.
Genesis 18:20…And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
“Many of you may have severe trials, that your faith may become more perfect, your confidence be increased, your knowledge of the powers of heaven be augmented; and this before your redemption takes place. If a stormy cloud sweep over the horizon … ; if the cup of bitter suffering be offered, and you compelled to partake; Satan let loose to go among you, with all his seductive powers of deceivings and cunning craftiness; the strong relentless arm of persecution lifted against you;–then, in that hour, lift up your heads and rejoice that you are accounted worthy to suffer thus with Jesus, the Saints, and holy prophets; and know that the period of your redemption has approached.” Chapter 7: Faithfulness in Times of Trial: “From the Shadows into the Glorious Sunshine”