This evening we had a real nice Institute class discussing Helaman chapters 5-9. We learned from the discussions that ensued that many people, although they feel they have been forgiven of their sins in the past still feel that they cannot forgive themselves. They still harbor much regret and find it difficult to get over the past. So much of the discussion revolved about this issue. We tried to help them understand that if God has forgiven them, then they should be able to forgive themselves. Also, as they exercise faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and pray for help and assistance in this difficult matter they will be blessed with relief from their regrets and sorrows.