“Many
of us backslide, many stumble, and I believe firmly in the gospel of
the second chance. But the gospel of the second chance means that having
once been found weak, … thereafter we become steadfast” (“Stand Up and Be Counted,” Ensign, Feb. 1982, 71).
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency:
“When
it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges,
or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following:
“Stop it!
“It’s
that simple. We simply have to stop judging others and replace
judgmental thoughts and feelings with a heart full of love for God and
His children. …
“Because
we all depend on the mercy of God, how can we deny to others any
measure of the grace we so desperately desire for ourselves? …
“The
pure love of Christ can remove the scales of resentment and wrath from
our eyes, allowing us to see others the way our Heavenly Father sees us:
as flawed and imperfect mortals who have potential and worth far beyond
our capacity to imagine. Because God loves us so much, we too must love
and forgive each other” (“The Merciful Obtain Mercy,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 75–76).
