Hi jimmy. Basically, he has trained himself to think that the LDS church is not the foundation to build on. Righteous Living. Easier said then done, I know, but as you practice it becomes easier. We all need to repent in order to be worthy to return to live with our Heavenly Father. -Ether 12:27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.(Isaiah 1:18) Study the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and come to understand the power of the Atonement and how to apply it to your life. May we use the power of the Atonement to allow the Savior to heal our hurts and sorrows to help us fully forgive our spouses. I know on one the mission interview questions asked about illegal drug use and that really worries me because I do not know what it mean for means for me. The adversary is quadrupling his efforts to disrupt testimonies and impede the work of the Lord. But if we are striving to repent, we can then use the sacrament to aid us in the repentance process. (But watching these videos dont happen each and everyday, as far as I remember we only watched it for like less than 4 days not consecutive) From that day on, I started to think unwanted thoughts in my mind and have this feeling of arousal in my body, a way so l can put myself to sleep but I never tried to masturbate. My father was excommunicated from the LDS church over adultery as he was too weak to overcome the temptation not to do it, and he has no desire to repent and come back to the LDS church because of this incident. Have faith, be prayerful, immerse yourself in the scriptures and the word of God, and let the Holy Spirit be your guide. Whether our mistakes are intentional or inadvertent, we all end up doing things that hurt our spouse. This is something you will have to discuss with your bishop. And we are most grateful for you. This means that when we make a wrong choice, we can repent and feel peace and happiness again. Oh and I forgot to mention: I stopped this sin 9 months ago. Abandonment of Sin. Attempts to create a list of specific steps of repentance may be helpful to some, but it may also lead to a mechanical, check-off-the-boxes approach with no real feeling or change. I started attending church and paying my tithe a couple weeks ago(minus sacrament meeting). But the thing is were still having hope of the Atonement for us to be able to marry in the temple. We need to teach them, as Elder Robbins suggests, to come to the sacrament table every week with a fresh attitude and full of enthusiasm. He has been called and set apart by priesthood authority to be a judge in Israel (D&C 107: 72) and as such, he is granted the gift to discern (D&C 46:27) things such as the worthiness of the church members in his congregation. In these situations, we need to rely on the healing power of the Saviors Atonement. Continue to strive to be close to you Father in Heaven. Even if your sins were not serious enough to require you to confess them to your bishop, it certainly doesnt hurt to talk to him about them. Chagrin is not repentance. We know that men are free according to the flesh. Ive read a phrase in an article and said confess to your bishop, but Ive also read saying that God will not judge us by the things we did in the past, but will judge us for what weve become. And Im sorry if I shared to much for this page. Do I still really need to confess to my bishop about it or would it be okay if Ill keep this between me and the Lord and continue myself in righteousness? How could they make judgments on his heart? You can do this!! I havent talked to my bishop yet because Im scared of what will happen. Our Savior Jesus Christ gave his life that we might repent and be cleansed of our mistakes. Yes, that is generally true. I feel as if I have to leave soon or else I will have missed the time. I continued this lifestyle until about 3 days ago when my best friend bore his testimony to me on a car ride home ( he had previously indulged in the same lifestyle until a few weeks prior. We must maintain an unyielding, permanent resolve that we will never repeat the transgression. Our sincere sorrow should lead us to forsake (stop) our sins. Law of chastity violations are very serious, and in some cases these sins can prevent people from serving a full time mission. He tries to block us from looking to Jesus Christ,3 who stands with open arms,4 hoping and willing to heal, forgive, cleanse, strengthen, purify, and sanctify us. The word for repentance in the Greek New Testament is metanoeo. I am really not sure and I dont know why. For myself, the people I love, and for what Ive done to make the savior suffer. If that were the case, there would be no need for the ordinance. May God bless and be with you. Confession. As you talk to your bishop, and complete all the steps of the repentance process, you will be preparing yourself for a mission, temple marriage, and eternal life with Heavenly Father. 2. During the process of the Atonement, the Savior suffered all of the pain, sorrow, and grief that we will experience in this life. Willing restitution shows the Lord that we will do all we can to repent. "Yes, we will make mistakes. Good luck with your mission prep. Eli, I encourage you to be completely open and honest with your bishop as you meet with him in preparation for your mission. Negative and positive sides of repentance Negatively, repentance means turning from sin, which is defined in 1 John 3:4 as "the transgression of the law" (KJV). President JamesE. Faust (19202007) said: Our Redeemer took upon Himself all the sins, pains, infirmities, and sicknesses of all who have ever lived and will ever live. Make your focus on daily repentance so integral to your life that you can exercise the priesthood with greater power than ever before. It can be difficult to admit to oth If your bishop is unclear or needs more information, he will ask for it. Engaging in fornication breaks one of God's most . But as we seek to increase our love for God and strive to love our neighbor, the light of the gospel will surround and uplift us." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf I have watched porn for over 2 years but just stopped on my own 3 months ago and havent even thought about it since. God bless. A simple sorry or the slightly more eloquent sorry about that rarely provides the necessary evidence that you feel remorseful and take responsibility for your actions. I love the church and will accept the outcome no matter what, but I cant think of anything more painful than being denied this mission. [195456], 1:13031; italics in original). You can start by telling him the generalities of what happened, and he will ask for additional details as he considers them relevant. His Atonement not only allows us to repent of our sins; it also heals those who suffer and grieve. Im talking with my bishop tomorrow. drugs, pornography, language, un- chaste activities. I would feel so guilty for it, and I would tell him I didnt want to anymore, but he guilted me and pressured me and basically forced me into it, and I let him because I was so naive. But I let these things happened. I say that to let you know that logic and reason are not in contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ. When I first experienced this tragedy, I thought that there was no hope for repentance at this point. Repentance is the key to avoiding misery inflicted by traps of the adversary. Thats my advice. Our Father in Heaven is always ready to help if we will come to Him with a repentant heart. Tools best lds talks on repentance. Get on your knees and pray each morning for strength beyond your own to resist sexual temptation, and I know the Lord will bless and help you in miraculous ways. i never repented of that sin. We broke up, and I started dating another guy. I feel like He is trying to teach me something and I cannot figure out what that is. It seems there has been little mercy shown my friend. In this dispensation the Lord has promised, He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more (Doctrine and Covenants 58:42). To make the story short, she invited me to watch videos, lets just say videos that are not pleasing to God. But Satan Remembers, he knows and he knows as long as he can get you to even let a little tiny thought enter your mind, he can work with that. I know it will be hard, but I promise that confessing to your bishop without delay is the best thing to do. "Please do not fear or delay repenting." President Nelson cautioned that returning to the covenant path through repentance is not easy. Please be completely open and honest with him and tell him of all these transgressions so you can begin the process of repenting and putting these things behind you. Sex addiction, they say, is among the most powerful addictions that exist. The bishop and stake president have the responsibility to confirm that the person is free from serious transgression for a sufficient time to make sure they have manifested true repentance. This means that as much as possible we must make right any wrong that we have done. Long talks are replaced by frequent arguments or angry silence. She loves you and will be able to help you in ways you may not now comprehend. Is there mercy for me? I feel like a correction needs to be made. The second is the word sub. For example, we keep our promises to do the dishes. In giving us the gift of a body, God has allowed us to take a vital step toward becoming more like Him. Garrett, Im sorry but youre going to need to go talk to your bishop about this again. Part of repentance is to make restitution. I was just under the influence of marijuana and the person took advantage of my state. Isnt repentance between God (the Bishop as His representative) and the individual? Marriage is too important for us to clutter our minds and hearts with resentment that is created by dwelling on the faults and weaknesses of our spouse. Forgetting to brush your teeth once doesnt ruin your teeth; however, numerous instances of neglect over many years will. Should I go to support groups or should I learn how to discipline myself to prevent any more instances of masturbation. If these steps have been accomplished, where does a 1 year waiting period fit in? It sounds like you have taken many of the right steps to repent and be clean. Andrew, If your sins are not too serious and do not require confession, then it is possible to repent and go on your mission without ever telling the specifics to your bishop or parents. Why does it still come back to me? Hi. First, have faith and confidence that God loves you and with strengthen you. We call that forgiveness. Im glad you want to be a missionary. Christ paid for our sins willingly. Yea, I did remember all my sins and iniquities, for which I was tormented with the pains of hell; yea, I saw that I had rebelled against my God, and that I had not kept his holy commandments. Im proud of you for having the courage to go talk to him. Its been 3 years and I want to go on a mission in 4 years. Charlotte, The sacrament is a sacred ordinance and it should be partaken of worthily. It is time to thrust in [our] sickles, and reap with all [our] might, mind, and strength.17 The forces of evil have never raged more forcefully than they do today. So my questions are: Is this a serious sin? Do I still have to tell my bishop? Those serious sins are: Maedros. The repentance process may seem long and difficult, but with the help of the Lord and your family and friends, I know that you can do it. The Savior suffered infinitely more than anything we can imagine, and He lends us His strength, if we will only ask for it in faith. A temple marriage is a wonderful goal, the best goal if you ask me, as a faithful temple marriage is necessary to prepare ourselves to return to the presence of God in the Celestial Kingdom (D&C 131:1-3). We should repent for the same reason. pretty much all worldly things.). Do these things and I know the Lord will bless and help you in miraculous ways. I was baptized young and became inactive years later at the age of 15, i have mansturbated almost everyday since i turned 13. He was your brother in heaven and he knows you very very well. Nor is life easy when on the covenant path. Up until about January I was still doing the same things I thought knew was wrong. What a mighty force for good you are! Does it change the waiting period of getting cleared changed based upon the time a sin has bee committed? Keep a prayer in your heart always!! And it sounds like you have already talked to your bishop about the pornography problem, so that is good. I have been struggling with pornography and masturbation for about 2 years now. Will I have to stop taking the sacrament for this? Hello, i am 20 years old.. 2 years ago i entered a relationship with a nonmember until now we are together, we first broke the law of chastity when were on our 5th month and kept doing it and just a week ago i felt very regretful about everything, i am really disgust and disappointed in myself. He will love you and support you through the repentance process. I have not received a calling in the Church yet after being there for 2 years now and I am wondering if I will be able to because of my addiction. You just have one that is a bit more of a struggle, but God has given you everything to succeed!! Do you think Im still virtuous? It is much more than just acknowledging wrongdoings. Korban, I applaud you for your desire to serve a mission. How could they ascertain his contrition and godly sorrow? So please call him and make an appointment to see him right away. After breaking the law of chastity, and having to wait a year, is it a year till your availability or a year till you can turn your papers in at all?? Repentance makes it possible for us to grow and develop spiritually again. We didnt have sex, but we definitely broke the law of chastity. I am not sure, but I know that happened about 2 or 3 years ago. And did my repentance too. You will, of course, need to talk to your bishop to determine if he, as the Lords representative, feels you are worthy and able to serve a mission. It is unlikely that you will be excommunicated, but what you have done is serious and all the steps of repentance that you will need to take will be determined by the Lord through the bishop he has called to preside over your ward. If the Holy Spirit is prompting you to talk to the bishop about it, then you definitely should. But before you turn to full-time missionary work, your efforts are probably better directed at putting your life on the right path. I know it will take a lot of courage to do all that you need to do, but you can do it. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. Wluld you still have to talk to the bishop. Delaying my mission will cause severe problems with everything. While these sins are very serious, full repentance is possible. I think it is a major step of faith to go talk to your bishop and confess your actions, not knowing if it will delay your mission or not. I dont know what to do. Our sins make us uncleanunworthy to return and dwell in the presence of our Heavenly Father. This is what Elder D. Todd Christofferson said in General Conference a few years ago: Repentance requires a seriousness of purpose and a willingness to persevere, even through pain. 4. Lora, I understand how embarrassing it can be to talk to your bishop about these things, but I hope in the strength of the Lord (Alma 46:20) you will find courage to do so. We cannot linger in temptation and expect to overcome sin. I encourage you to do as our prophet has counseled and stay on the covenant path as you strive to follow Jesus Christ each day of your life. But Im afraid to talk to my bishop about it because Im afraid that hell tell me I cant serve a mission. If we have lied, we will lie no more. Sometimes a spouse has a difficult time forgiving something that others might consider trivial. God will forgive and forget, but the Church will not. The spouses become distant from each other, and they keep their interaction to a minimum. What if I broke the law of chastity 5 years ago and I have a change of heart and I stopped doing that? John described sin as all unrighteousness (1John 5:17) and the transgression of the law (1John 3:4). But if the missionary hasnt left yet, Im not sure what they will say. It never involved masturbation, if that makes a difference. It also involves touching and kissing, i think it can be describe as light petting. But whem I was young I made a mistake and got involved in pornography at a young age, I think I was maybe 11 or 12. Chapter 3: Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader and Savior, Chapter 8: Praying to Our Heavenly Father, Chapter 16: The Church of Jesus Christ in Former Times, Chapter 17: The Church of Jesus Christ Today, Chapter 27: Work and Personal Responsibility, Chapter 40: Temple Work and Family History, Chapter 42: The Gathering of the House of Israel, Chapter 44: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Chapter 19: Repentance, Gospel Principles (2011), 10713, Chapter 19, Gospel Principles, 10713. But again, be prayerful and seek the guidance of the Lord. The scriptures advise us further not to justify our sinful practices (see Luke 16:1516). If it is on your mind and bothering you, then I would recommend talking to your bishop about it. -If you ever participated in an abortion. It sounds like this young mans advances were unwelcome and unwanted. The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are four items long. I am 18 years old and have broke the law of chastity. But that doesnt change the fact that it happened. How long will the repentance process take? To become free from it, we must turn to our Heavenly Father, pray in faith, and act as He asks us to. You mentioned red flags and that you let yourself get into the situation, which tells me that perhaps, in retrospect, you realize that the Lord was warning you through the Holy Ghost to avoid the situation with the young man. He knows our mortal trials by firsthand experience., The Atonement not only benefits the sinner but also benefits those sinned againstthat is, the victims. The first is the word nacham, which means to turn around or to change your mind. Would you have to go start over and go that certain amount of months again? I pray that you can continue to prepare and that youll make an excellent missionary some day. Repentance in the Church requires confession to a priesthood authority, abandonment of the sin, usually a disciplinary council, the withdrawal of blessings, and, in time, the restoration of blessings as long as the offender stays on the straight and narrow path. In order to be forgiven, we must first acknowledge within ourselves that we have sinned. I just dont know what to do anymore and I need advice. Repentance is an act of faith in Jesus Christan acknowledgment of the power of His Atonement. We cannot hide any act of our lives from ourselves or from the Lord. I am sorry for what I did and I dont think I can wait a year and still want to go on a mission. What happens when you have went a certain amount of months without pornography and masturbation and receive a mission call and you report in lets say 2 weeks and you violate the law of chastity and youve already talked to your bishop? While only the Lord can forgive sins, these priesthood leaders play a critical role in the process of repentance. God loves you. Your body is your personal temple, created to house your eternal spirit.14 Your care of that temple is important. I even considered her as a best friend before. I love Heavenly Father and I have a strong testimony of Christs atonement. He has No pity nor empathy for you. As we repent and rely on His saving grace, we will be cleansed from sin. The prophets have declared that this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God (Alma 34:32). Good luck and God bless. Only your bishop will be able to tell you the answer to this and many of your questions. It seems that raising the bar means one has to repent differently than normal. Elisha, In doing some research on this subject you are right. Sins slow our spiritual progression and can even stop it. There are some scenarios where divorce may be the proper choice. Continue reading the scriptures and the words of the living prophets daily, and continue to pray morning and night for the guidance of the Lord. I stand in awe of the miracle of the human body. We confess our shame and guilt, and then plead for help. Why does the LDS church claim to be the one true church on this earth when there are so many other foundations to build upon? The battle with sin is real. I am willing to put those on the shelf for now because of my testimony. Obviously I would think about it and pray about it a lot more before making that decision. Our repentanceour puritywill empower us to help in the gathering of Israel. I am currently 19 years old (almost 20) and have decided I want to serve a mission. They get rid of it. In what ways do you think godly sorrow is different from expressions of regret? Repentance is always the right thing to do, and now is always the time to start (Alma 34:33 I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance). Always remember your divine heritage and potential!! Thus many, if not most, of the temptations he puts in our path cause us to abuse our bodies or the bodies of others. Every one of these miracles was made possible by the healing power of the Atonement. I dont know how much Ill be able to clear up, but I will try. We are not fully repentant if we do not pay tithes or keep the Sabbath day holy or obey the Word of Wisdom. I wouldnt say that my sin is any lesser than anybody else thats why I ask, But because I just want to receive the kind of help with regards to what I did. If so do I need to talk to the bishop of Ive prayed about it? Please go talk to your bishop as soon as possible. You said you feel good where you are at, and that probably is because the Lord has forgiven you. Good luck, and God bless. Can I still be married in the temple someday, Im 17 years old now and Im confused about it. Lets say you broke the law of chasity for about a year, then you decided to go on a mission and started a repentance process, but after 6 months you started comittimg the same sins again for about 7 months. Good luck and God bless. A waiting period of a specific length is not required by the Church for the sin of looking at pornography. There is no mention in the new handbook just released. Ive broken the law of chastity last week but want to serve a mission. How did repentance and forgiveness bring Alma joy? He got me thinking, and I have started to feel what I think is the spirit when I prayed for the first time in a while, or actually listen in seminary. So be sure to talk to your bishop as soon as possible. As you follow the teachings of Jesus and the guidance of your priesthood leaders, you will be washed clean of your sins through the atoning power of our Savior Jesus Christ. Every man must follow the same course whether he be rich or poor, educated or untrained, tall or short, prince or pauper, king or commoner (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: SpencerW. Kimball [2006], 38; italics in original). He taught that we can know our standing before the Lord through prayer and personal revelation from God. Do that by reading for a good amount of time in the scriptures each day. As with Alma, our happiness and joy can be sweet and exquisite. Your bishop will need to know all that happened, but I wouldnt classify his questions as an effort to know every single detail. Im 27 now and i have not had any alcohol or caffeine for a year and burned my last playboys two months ago, i have also stopped cursing. Whether or not he can still hold a calling will depend on the seriousness of how he broke the law of chastity. So Im preparing to serve a mission at the moment. You said you repented for braking the law of chastity a year and a half ago. -Mosiah 3:19 For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord, and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father.. If we stumble or fall, if we miss that mark at times, let us turn and re-aim for Him. Why is the cut off age for men 26? Can you go back to the bishop from the old ward who understands what has been going on? If its true that you have had no issues with pornography for four months, then I dont think it will effect your ability to serve a mission next year. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If you are unsure about it, talk to your bishop. 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