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Our Own Mistakes
Our own mistakes

We all make mistakes, and we all sin. Mistakes and sin have natural consequences. Some consequences are minor; others can be devastating—causing us and others great pain.

Our Heavenly Father has given us commandments to help us know how to live and laws that govern the physical world we live in. When we break His commandments or ignore natural laws, we suffer.

It can be painful to learn from our mistakes and sins. But from such experiences we can develop greater wisdom and compassion.

Trials can be evidence of God’s love
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