??While recognizing one’s sin and repenting is what Christians do, the above snippet sounds a lot like works righteousness. Translation “you better get your act together or else!” Christ got our act together for us. He is our rightousness<<
And that rebuts the original Smith quote exactly how?
N.B.: I agree with you on your point but it isn’t a rebuttal...
We look to Christ.
Mormons look to themselves, just need to try harder.