Keene Maverick
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- Posted: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 19:09:32 +0000
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Gaining salvation out of fear isn't possible, you need love. Laman and Lemuel were intimidated by Laban's power, but their fear of power merely showed the power of fear. Since "perfect love casteth out all fear" (Moro. 8:16) their limited capacity to love was thereby very evident. Laman and Lemuel seldom responded to the tenderness of others. When Nephi displayed sorrow over their behavior, Laman and Lemuel were "glad" that he was sorry (1 Nephi 17:19).
1 Jn. 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
1 Jn. 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Right.
So then, why must we feel a negative feeling (sorrow, guilt) in order to repent?
Mormon.org
To repent, it is necessary to:
* Confess your sins to God.
* Feel sincere sorrow for your sins.
* Ask God to forgive you.
* Do all you can to correct the problems your actions may have caused.
* Turn away from your sins and not repeat them.
Why must you feel /anything/, in fact, other than God's perfect love?