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Psalm 51 : 16-17
What are a broken heart and a contrite spirit? And why are they considered a sacrifice?
As in all things, the Savior’s life offers us the perfect example: though Jesus of Nazareth was utterly without sin, He walked through life with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, as manifested by His submission to the will of the Father...
Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God’s way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur. The penitent will then experience the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost, which will fill them with peace of conscience and the joy of reconciliation with God.
-Elder Bruce D. Porter, October 2007 General Conference
Psalms 102-103; 110; 116-119; 127-128; 135-139; 146-150
Proverbs 1-4; 15-16; 22; 31
Ecclesiastes 1-3; 11-12
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