We all live on spiritual credit. In one way or another, the account builds and builds. Because you are being tested, it is expected that you will make mistakes. You, perhaps, may feel inferior in mind and body and are troubled or burdened with the weight of some spiritual account that is marked "past due." If you pay it off as you go, you have little need to worry. Soon you begin to learn discipline and know that there is a day of reckoning ahead. Learn to keep your spiritual account paid off at regular intervals rather than allowing it to collect interest and penalties.
Repentance Gives Relief
The gospel teaches us that relief from torment and guilt can be earned through repentance. We become trapped, and hence comes the pain and torment that only the Savior can heal. No matter what has happened in your life, the Lord has prepared a way for you to come back if you will heed the promptings of the Holy Spirit. You have the power to stop and to be redeemed.
A Rattlesnake Named Pornography
You live in a day when the scourge of pornography is sweeping across the world. It is hard to escape it. There is no part of it that is innocent. To collect it, view it, or carry it around in any form is akin to keeping a rattlesnake in your backpack. One can easily understand, with the world being what it is, that you can almost innocently be exposed to it, to read it, or to view it without realizing the terrible consequences. If that describes you, I warn you to Stop it. Stop it now! If at first you stumble, do not give up. Overcoming discouragement is part of the test. Do not give up. The Lord is always there. He is willing to suffer and pay the penalty if you are willing to accept Him as your Redeemer.
The Savior's Suffering for Our Sins
As mortals, we may not—indeed cannot—understand fully how Jesus Christ fulfilled His atoning sacrifice. But for now the how is not as important as the why of His suffering. Why did He do it for you, for me, for all of humanity? He did it for the love of God the Father and all mankind. He was willing to take upon Himself the mistakes, the sins and the guilt, the doubts and fears of all the world. He suffered for us so that we would not have to suffer.
If you have stumbled or even been lost for a time, if you feel that the adversary now holds you captive, you can move forward with faith and not wander to and fro in the world any longer. There are those who stand ready to guide you back to peace and security. I promise that the brilliant morning of forgiveness can come. Jesus Christ is the very kind ruler in the sense that He will always pay the price necessary, but He wants you to do what you should, even if it is painful
Live Faithfully and Remain Worthy
Do not expect that all will go smoothly throughout your life. Even for those who are living as they should, it sometimes will be just the opposite. Meet each of life's challenges with optimism and surety, and you will have the peace and faith to sustain you now and in the future. Remain worthy; be hopeful, patient, and prayerful. Things have a way of working out. The gift of the Holy Ghost will guide you and direct your actions. Have courage. Know that any person who has a body has power over one who has not.
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