In the Book of Mormon we read that Alma went forth and judged those who had been taken in iniquity according to the word of God. Those willing to repent were numbered among those of the church. But those who would not repent had their names blotted out. Alma went forth teaching the word of God and admonishing all to obey the word of God, pray without ceasing and give thanks in all things. Mosiah 26:34-39 "And it came to pass that Alma went and judged those that had been taken in iniquity, according to the word of the Lord. And whosoever repented of their sins and did confess them, them he did number among the people of the church; And those that would not confess their sins and repent of their iniquity, the same were not numbered among the people of the church, and their names were blotted out. And it came to pass that Alma did regulate all the affairs of the church; and they began again to have peace and to prosper exceedingly in the affairs of the church, walking circumspectly before God, receiving many, and baptizing many. And now all these things did Alma and his fellow laborers do who were over the church, walking in all diligence, teaching the word of God in all things, suffering all manner of afflictions, being persecuted by all those who did not belong to the church of God. And they did admonish their brethren; and they were also admonished, every one by the word of God, according to his sins, or to the sins which he had committed, being commanded of God to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things."
In the Old Testament we're commanded to repent of our sins and to do good. The Lord can make our sins as white as snow, even though they are red. If we are willing and obedient, He will bless us. But if we rebel and refuse to follow the Lord, we will be devoured. Isaiah 1:16-20 "Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it."
A verse with a though booklet reassures us that the Lord will not leave us comfortless, but will come to us. We are never alone when we turn to the Lord. John 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
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