I gave a version of this talk several Sundays ago. I don’t know why I didn’t post it before now. I started, but never got it finished, sorry.

Rarely do I write out my talks in their entirety, so I give you just the outline. While it may lack some readability (or even coherence), it is short.

  • There is often no excuse for our sins [D&C 3:7.5-11]
  • Hard to forgive others without an excuse.
  • As often as repent, forgiven [Moroni 6:8]
    • Whether deserve it or not
    • We don’t deserve it
  • Lord doesn’t remember sins any more [D&C 58:42]
    • Why a big deal?
  • No desire to do evil, but good continually [Mosiah 5:2]
    • Sin -> increase desire to sin -> decrease desire to repent
    • Good and Evil attract us like magnets
  • Better person = easier to repent [C.S. Lewis]
  • Atonement is infinite and eternal [Alma 34:10-12]
    • We don’t understand infinity—we can’t
    • Atonement gives Christ power [2 Nephi 31:19]
    • Don’t underestimate the power of the atonement and willingness / eagerness to forgive
  • (All) We <strong>need</strong> is a broken heart and contrite spirit [2 Nephi 2:7]
  • Not partaking of the sacrament trivializes the atonement unless:
    1. Commanded not to
    2. Not willing to give up (no broken heart)

Add self-deprecation and Mormon humor to taste, and you will have a nutritious meal suitable for any occasion. Best served hot.