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Real repentance utterly and completely vanquishes guilt.

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. (2 Timothy 1:12)

21 Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him.
22 He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him. (1 John 3, CEV)
20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (1 John 3)

Some marvel that the resurrected Christ chooses to retain the marks in his hands, feet, and side. The Lord glories in these tokens of his unsearchable love. They are visible, touchable manifestations of his love for us.

In a similar way, obedience is etched into the very fabric of the body of the disciple:

From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Galatians 6:17)

Those who love God above all else have no doubt where they stand with God. They have willingly sacrificed everything contrary to him, no matter the cost. They will willingly sacrifice everything that they later learn is contrary to him, no matter how deeply it is rooted in them. They have no question where their loyalty lies. They have only one master.

And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you, if it so be that ye shall keep my commandments; wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led. (1 Nephi 17:13)

Those who have trusted in God in life by repenting of all their sins will continue to have trust in him after this life, enduring his presence in spite of his glory.