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I congratulate you for your faithfulness in keeping your marriage vows in the face of such hurt and betrayal. Many people
have been unable to do that. I am confident the Lord loves you and blesses you for such faithfulness to sacred things. I
love the account of John in the 8th chapter, verses 2-11, where the Savior, out of kindness and compassion, forgave the
woman who was taken in adultery. After the people left, Christ said, "Where are thine accusers?" and then said, "Neither
do I accuse thee. Go thy way and sin no more."
Notice that he did not say, "No problem. It's OK," but rather to "sin no more." Your Christlike example of forgiveness
blesses your husband's life as well as the lives of your children. His responsibility is to now "sin no more"--period,
without reservation.
Naturally, I don't know your husband, but I am hopeful that he is a good man and that he is appreciative of your generous
kindness towards him. You can overcome the pain and hurt that you feel and come closer to the Lord by becoming a real
student of the scriptures and remaining the kind, compassionate person that you are. I know the Lord will bless you in
this.
I don't know that you would be willing, but I would love to ask the representatives of our Church to call on you to explain
in detail what we believe and why and provide you with a look into "things as they really are" regarding our Heavenly
Father's plan of salvation. I have no doubt that if you, your husband and your children have the opportunity to hear and
understand the message of the restored gospel, not only will it matter in your lives, but it will strengthen your marriage
and bind you and him and these children together through the eternities. If you would like me to do that, please email me
back.
Sincerely,
Donny Osmond
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