My sister texted me and explained she was asked to give a talk in church on Sunday and wanted to ask a few people to share with her what they think it means to be truly converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? I answered:
"The verse in the Book of Mormon that typifies what it means to truly be converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ for me is Alma 5:19 'I say unto you, can ye look up to God at that day with a pure heart and clean hands? I say unto you, can you look up, having the image of God engrave upon your countenances?'
When we are truly converted, our hearts (desires) are made pure through the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. As our hearts our purified we are better able to, with clean hands, act in God's place. Instead of using our hands to fulfill our own desires and needs, we begin to submit our will to the Father. It is in this complete submission that we are slowly changed and where our countenance begins to reflect only Him. I have learned that if I am truly converted, there will be noticeable actions motivated by righteous desires. These are the direct fruits of being true disciples of Christ.
Matthew 7:16 'Ye shall know them by their fruits.'"
This is my simple testimony.
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