• What do you have to gain by continuing to hide this portion of your inventory? What do you have to lose?
• What might be the detrimental effects of procrastinating step 5?
Relieving stress and finding peace Confess sins as soon as you recognize them “In this same year were they brought to a knowledge of their error and did confess their faults” (3 Nephi 1:25). • This verse is an example of people who did not procrastinate confessing their faults once they were brought to a knowledge of them. What are the benefits of doing step 5 as soon as possible after step 4?
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“I would not dwell upon your crimes, to harrow up your soul, if it were not for your good” (Alma 39:7). • Some people would claim that we dwell too much on negative things in life by taking steps 4 and 5 and that doing so can only add to our stress. In this verse, we are taught that facing shortcomings can do us good, not just “harrow up” (or distress) our souls. In what ways can steps 4 and 5 relieve you of stress and bring you more peace?