Sincere Repentance
In Psalm 51:10, David pleaded, "Create in me a ________ heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."
What is clean?
In Psalm 61:2, the psalmist asks to be led to this when their heart is overwhelmed.
What is the rock that is higher than I?
In his October 2021 General Conference address, Brad Wilcox taught that worthiness does not mean this impossible mortal standard.
What is flawlessness (or perfection)?
The two core spiritual habits focused on throughout Lessons 104 and 105 that help us draw closer to Heavenly Father.
What are sincere repentance and heartfelt prayer?
In Psalm 23, King David famously describes the Savior's personal care and love using this comforting title.
What is The Shepherd (or "my Shepherd")?
According to Psalm 51:17, the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit and this kind of heart, which God will not despise.
What is a contrite heart (or broken and contrite heart)?
Psalm 62:8 encourages us to trust in God at all times and do this with our hearts before Him.
What is pour out our hearts?
According to Brad Wilcox, worthiness is not about being flawless, but about being completely honest and doing this.
What is trying (or striving)?
The Book of Mormon prophet in 3 Nephi 9:20 who taught that animal sacrifice was replaced by offering this to the Lord.
Who is Jesus Christ (or the Savior)?
In Psalm 24:3–4, David asks who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord, answering that it is he that hath clean hands and this kind of heart.
What is a pure heart?
Psalm 51 was written by King David as a plea for mercy and forgiveness following his sins involving this woman and her husband, Uriah.
Who is Bathsheba?
In Psalm 86:5, the psalmist testifies that the Lord is good, "ready to forgive," and plenteous in this attribute to all who call upon Him.
What is mercy?
Brother Wilcox taught that God’s grace is not waiting for us only after we finish fixing everything, but is available to us while we do this.
What is repenting (or trying/striving)?
An ancient Hebrew musical/liturgical word frequently found in the Psalms (including Psalm 3) that signals the reader to pause and reflect.
What is Selah?
Like modern church hymns, many of the ancient psalms were written as sacred poetry and songs to teach, testify of, and prophesy about this central figure.
Who is Jesus Christ (or the Messiah / Savior)?
Complete the main principle of Lesson 104: "As we sincerely repent, the Savior can make us ________."
What is clean?
Rather than hiding from God when we make mistakes, Lesson 105 teaches that heartfelt prayer allows us to approach God with this Christlike quality to receive strength and guidance.
What is faith (or trust)?
Brother Wilcox taught that repentance is not a backup plan in case we fail, but is actually the ongoing plan and curriculum of this lifelong journey.
What is discipleship (or our eternal progression / spiritual growth)?
In Psalm 86:11, the psalmist prays, "Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy ________."
What is name?
In Psalm 63:1, David compares his deep spiritual longing for God during hard times to being thirsty in a dry and thirsty land where this does not exist.
What is water (or "where no water is")?
In Psalm 51:12, David asks God to restore the joy of this blessing, which comes when our sins are forgiven.
What is salvation (or "thy salvation")?
Besides King David, name one of the other inspired writers or Levite families credited with writing several psalms in the range of Psalms 73–88 (such as Psalms 73–83 or 84–85).
Who are Asaph (and his family) or the Sons of Korah?
When we stumble or make repeated mistakes, Brother Wilcox taught that our ongoing need to repent is not a sign that we are failing, but proof that we are doing this.
What is trying and progressing (or striving / moving forward)?
In Psalm 119:105, God’s word and teachings are described as serving these two illuminating roles to guide our daily walk and choices.
What are a "lamp unto my feet" and a "light unto my path"?
Psalm 103:12 uses this vivid geographical comparison to describe how completely the Lord removes our sins from us when we repent.
What is "as far as the east is from the west"?