This week we talked about the Savior's atonement. In my New Testament class, we specifically discussed the events leading up to Christ's death on the cross. One part that was of particular note to me was that Jesus Christ was sent to so many people to be judged of them. He was judged by three Jewish leaders. They said him to Pilate. Pilate sent him to Herod. They all wanted to pass around the blame for the situation. No one wanted to stand up for Jesus or take any blame for condemning him. We can read about this account in Matthew 27. When the crowd chants that they want Jesus to be crucified, Pilate "washes his hands of it." I have always wondered about how the doctrine of repentance and accountability applies to Pilate in this situation. Not that we have a place to judge, but I wonder if Pilate was committing a sin of omission, rather than a sin of commission. I am so grateful that I need not worry about the judgement of others, but it can't help but pop into my mind. What I do know is that because Christ was willing to sacrifice himself in this selfless way, we can be free from sin. We can repent. This is amazing doctrine! I hope that you have a good week and apply this! Don't let temptations bring you down! Repent! :)