The scriptures I adhere to teach the purpose of creation as being a place whereon men and women could dwell to learn to develop and control the desires, appetites and passions of the flesh. The spirit of man/woman learns to act in unison with the body. Without being taught the doctrine of the...
I would add that I believe we are commanded to forgive but for God to forgive requires real repentance. If we don't forgive then we are saying that we are God and we decide who has truly repented and who hasn't. He knows us perfectly and He will be perfectly just and merciful in how he deals...
In our doctrine we teach that true repentance is a forsaking of sin. A study of the greek repentance in the New Testament suggests that true repentance involves a change of heart and mind. The hebrew form in the Old Testament suggests turning from sin. In the Book of Mormon repentance entails...