What restitution is required for repentance?

Thomas R. Valletta

“Repentance requires a full restitution in the spirit of Zacchaeus, who said, ‘If I have taken any thing from any man … , I restore him fourfold’ (Luke 19:8; see also Leviticus 6:4) … .

“Restitution comes in many forms. It may involve a return of funds, an apology, prayers offered on behalf of the injured party, making up for years of lost service by redoubling our efforts, or making up for negativism with positive deeds and words. The spirit of repentance demands a restoration of all that is possible, within our power” (Callister, Infinite Atonement, 187–88).

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