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Originally Posted by LostSheep
The more I repent, the EASIER it seems to sin afterwards. I start to take the attonement for granted. Is there anything I can do to help me reverse this negative thinking?
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You should try repenting. It's a process, and I don't think you're completing the process.
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repentence lesson from Gospel Principles manual spells out all the steps. Sounds like you're having a problem with that 3rd step.
We Must Recognize Our Sins
We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins
We Must Forsake Our Sins
Our sincere sorrow should lead us to forsake (stop) our sins. If we have stolen something, we will steal no more. If we have lied, we will lie no more. If we have committed adultery, we will stop. The Lord revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith, “By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them” (D&C 58:43).
We Must Confess Our Sins
We Must Make Restitution
We Must Forgive Others
We Must Keep the Commandments of God
Do them all - then you will have repented. And one way you'll know, is that you knock off with the sinning.
LM