How to Repent from Lying

How do I truly repent of my sins?

Principles of Repentance

• We Must Recognize Our Sins. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. …
• We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins. …
• We Must Forsake Our Sins. …
• We Must Confess Our Sins. …
• We Must Make Restitution. …
• We Must Forgive Others. …
• We Must Keep the Commandments of God.

How do you ask forgiveness for lying?

The following statements are simple ways to apologize:

• I’m sorry I hurt you by… I was wrong.
• I should have…/I shouldn’t have…
• I’m sorry for hurting your feelings.
• I regret the way I acted.
• I’m ashamed that I lied.
• I’m sorry, I made a mistake.