May we be willing to take responsibility for our own sins and weaknesses that create stress and pain in our marriages. Regardless of what happens with the mission, you will be more blessed and happy if you stay clean and pure before the Lord, so either way, thats what you are going to want to do. Maedros . For myself, the people I love, and for what Ive done to make the savior suffer. 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. And also please know that God loves you and with strengthen you and support you. That is between you and the Lord, primarily, and perhaps also with the Lords judge on earth, your bishop (D&C 107: 72) and stake president. I started attending church and paying my tithe a couple weeks ago(minus sacrament meeting). Most bishops, I believe, would want to see that you have had at least a month or two of abstinence from pornography and masturbation before they approve you for missionary service and send in your paperwork. Im a female and just recently turned 18. Heavenly Father and Jesus will always help us repent. If you havent had any problems in that area in four years, Im sure the Lord has forgiven you and you need not let it bother you any more. Aleah Ingram May 12, 2021 Personal. Ive had some recent problems with serious sins and Ive talked to my bishop and stake president and they said I have to wait three months. After months, we met and started dating and decided to marry in the temple unfortunately my parents didnt agree. In my opinion, these policies almost make a mockery of the atonement. I do know of any statement from the Church or any general authority of the Church stating whether or not pornography addiction specifically needs to be confessed in order for repentance of it to be complete. A suffocating boot has been placed upon his throat. Many bishops I know encourage young people to tell their parents what is happening. All sins can be forgiven, except for the extremely rare sin against the Holy Ghost, and for that we owe our gratitude to our Savior Jesus Christ. Scott, The day before you leave to go to the MTC, you will be given a final interview by your stake president and set apart as a full-time missionary. In many cases, they are wondering if they will ever be able to go on a mission. We cannot linger in temptation and expect to overcome sin. It is wonderful to be with someone you love so deeply. Repentance is a life long process, so we should never stop repenting, leaving behind our mistakes, and coming unto Jesus Christ. We turn (repent) with the faith that we will be a little closer the next time and will eventually not miss the mark (sin) again. But I believe most young people who make mistakes with the law of chastity are able to repent and then go on a mission. As it says in James 5:20, missionary work shall hide a multitude of sins, both of the converted or the converter. I want to clear something up. Be prayerful, drink deeply from the scriptures, and I know that through the power of God you will be able to overcome it and be able to return to live with your Father in Heaven in Celestial glory. And will the Bishop makes us break up or we can keep our relationship? This does not mean we need to be perfect people to take the sacrament. We should repent for the same reason. For teachers: Writing a list can generate interest and help learners focus their attention. 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. Please, just, what is the LONGEST time for the repentance process? Im sure your bishop and stake president will be able to call your mission president or the missionary department at church headquarters to figure out what is going on. Good luck and God bless you. 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. It never involved masturbation, if that makes a difference. Yeah, around 20 min were cut. The recent law of chastity violations you describe are a very serious situation, one not to be taken lightly. . Hi, I have been a member of the church for 6 years but before that I broke the Law of Chastity. . Good luck and God bless you. It is something I need to discuss with a bishop, I know that. Everyone in my church looks up to me and I dont want them to see me not taking the sacrament and think differently of me. will my mission get delayed if i tell my bishop or am i inligible to go because i never said anything? I am really not sure and I dont know why. "The Path to Peace and Joy"Richard G. Scott, Liahona, Jan. 2001, 31-33; or Ensign, Nov. 2000, 25-27 Are you taking full advantage of the redeeming power of repentance in your life so that you can have greater peace and joy? But I was on Facebook earlier (on an LDS moms page) and they were having a conversation which included masturbation, I honestly had no clue about masturbation being against the law of chastity and now I feel awful and disgusting. Jesus Christ suffered the penalty for our sins so we can be forgiven if we sincerely repent. I finished my probation and later I broke the LOC. Those whose marriages have failed because of what others have done can receive strength and comfort from the Lord, who promised: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Weve both had problems with intimacy in the past, obviously hes talked with his bishop before he served his mission and resolved things. Seek to understand the atonement and to follow the example of Jesus Christ in all you do in life. I am so afraid what will happen next, if I can still serve my mission or not. D&C 82:7 says Go your ways and sin no more; but unto that soul who sinneth shall the former sins return, saith the Lord your God. I pray that the Lord will strengthen you to follow through with the repentance process and become clean through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The prefix meta- means change. The suffix -noeo is related to Greek words that mean mind, knowledge, spirit, and breath.5. Generally, it is a year until you are available, but that is something your bishop and stake president will decide. Once everything has been crossed off, you are done. And did it again, but moved wards because of a move with homes. Basically, he has trained himself to think that the LDS church is not the foundation to build on. I confessed to my bishop but then slipped back into my habits a month or so later. From what you have said, I would guess that a mission is still a possibility. That . What steps should you take to gain a testimony? I have slipped up twice in the last two years, and I have been working on my mission papers but recently slipped up. Hi so when I was 12 I was sucked into the addiction of pornography for 5 months, I knew it was bad but I didnt understand how bad. I am also planning to go on a mission but this is holding me back. I did tell one of my bishops but I still had this addiction. The Lord does not expect perfection from us at this point in our eternal progression. Your bishop will be able to help you know what must be done to repent and become clean and when it will be complete. True repentance is not superficial. (The Divine Gift of Repentance,D. Todd Christofferson, October 2011). To make the story short, she invited me to watch videos, lets just say videos that are not pleasing to God. The Lord has commanded us to confess our sins. General ConferenceNo Ordinary Blessing, I Can Find Answers through General Conference, Strengthening Families by Increasing Spirituality, The Sealing Ordinance Links Families Eternally, Relief Society History: A Look at the Lords Vision for His Daughters, Preparation of All Kinds Blesses Saints in Joplin, Missouri, New Mission Presidents Blessed for Exercise of Faith, Seven Sisters Let Their Light Shine in the Mission Field at the Same Time, Repentance and Forgiveness in Marriage, Ensign, Sept. 2011, 1417, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University. I feel so guilty for it, so I told him we arent doing that anymore, and we havent for about a month now. I have learned over the years that it sometimes takes several apologies before the sincerity of the apology is able to penetrate the wounded heart of an offended spouse. So anyways, i have repented of this sin but every now and then it keeps coming back to me. So I broke the law of chastity a while ago but never confessed about it. He did some terrible deeds. Get on your knees and pray each morning for strength beyond your own to resist sexual temptation. Your decision to go talk to your bishop is right on. At first, I wasnt really tempted, but then later on I was tempted to watch it. One is in the way we treat our bodies. Everyone will continue to make mistakes throughout their earthly life, and thanks to the mercy and grace of God, there is no limit to the amount of times a person can sincerely and fully repent (Matt 18:21-22 and Mosiah 26:30). It sounds like you have learned that lesson and youll be a better women for it in the future. This is something you will need to discuss with your bishop. It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God, about ourselves, and about the world. But one thing that bothers me a lot is what our teacher in the young women class taught us about getting married in the temple. We know this because Jesus said, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God." Good luck, and God bless. However, since this was several years ago (I am now 18) and something that I feel forgiven for and have left completely in the past, do I still need to talk to my bishop? After repenting and waiting the year can I serve when I turn 19? 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. The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are four items long. Do I still need to confess to the bishop even though it has been 7 years and my mistakes were before I was baptised? By so doing, we become better people and better spouses. (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. Thanks for the help! 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. But whether or not you have committed serious transgressions, like serious violations of thelaw of chastity, we all make mistakes and need to utilize the repentance process. I dont know how I can train myself to think in LDS ways as I have been dealing with desensitization for some time now. The last thing you would want is nagging feelings about whether or not your repentance is complete. While I am on my current probation I broke the word of wisdom again (alcohol and tobacco ) and have not had sex but done things with another member that I dated. I am left with many unanswered questions and that is okay with me. How serious is oral sex with a person of the same gender. And Ive always lived worthily my entire life. I was in a relationship with a guy, an inactive member, for about a year and ended it 3 months ago. But with more serious sins, transgressors are often not given a calling for a time until some repentance steps have been completed. If it is on your mind and bothering you, then I would recommend talking to your bishop about it. We want each other to be our eternal companions. -If you ever participated in an abortion. President Ezra Taft Benson (18991994) taught: Think of the repentance that could take place with lives changed, marriages preserved, and homes strengthened, if pride did not keep us from confessing our sins and forsaking them., The antidote for pride is humilitymeekness, submissiveness. Hello, I am a 59 year old man, born and raised a Catholic. Bnd I dont know if I have truly sinned or not. The hardest thing Ive done in my life is to prepare to serve a mission. This is a lie. Here is my problem. The Lord taught the Prophet Joseph Smith that the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.11, We know what will give us greater access to the powers of heaven. Now, hes allowing me to go to the temple. This is something I have wondered for a long time but never researched. A gossip who has slandered the character of a person should work to restore the good name of the person he has harmed. In other cases, the level of resentment reaches a point where the spouse is unable to forget about it and move on with the relationship. We must confess all our sins to the Lord. Elder Orson F. Whitney reminds us: Repentance is not that superficial sorrow felt by the wrongdoer when "caught in the act"a sorrow not for sin, but for sin's detection. Perhaps, re-read section 58 of the Doctrine and Covenants and then see how you feel. Good luck and God bless. How could they make judgments on his heart? Arent individuals different? 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? Too many people consider repentance as punishmentsomething to be avoided except in the most serious circumstances. Create an emergency plan one that you will follow, of what you will do if any negativity enters your life. In addition, we must confess serious sinssuch as adultery, fornication, homosexual relations, spouse or child abuse, and the sale or use of illegal drugswhich might affect our standing in the Church, to the proper priesthood authority. Instead, it's a gift that you can feel. You may not be able to serve a mission, but it is quite possible that you could still go. I have asked repeatedly for help from the Lord and He does help me, but I not enough it feels like. I met this RM who also broke LOC before his mission and broke it again after his mission, he confessed it to the bishop and the bishop gave a warning that if he does it again he will be excommunicated and so he repented. Good luck and God bless. Good luck and God bless you. We went to the Apartment about 10PM,but we got reported that we came back by 11PM,I accpet my transgression that I shouldnt have gone and watch a soccer match at all. He needs men of the covenant who keep their covenants with integrity. Never be the reason that a woman is unable to receive her temple blessings. 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. I saw individuals repent of their sins and earn back the trust of their spouses. Every one of these miracles was made possible by the healing power of the Atonement. However, when young people often ask me how long the repentance process will take, what they mean is, how long will they have to go without some of the privileges of Church membership after they have committed serious sin? We need to get up off the couch, put down the remote, and wake up from our spiritual slumber. Christ paid for our sins willingly. You dont want to enter the MTC and begin your mission with this sin hanging over your head. When you speak with him again, you may want to ask him about the Churchs Addiction Recovery Program. I havent talked to my bishop yet because Im scared of what will happen. 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. One of the more neglected tools that can help us grow in our holiness is the confession of sins one to another (James 5:16). Ive never had the desire to serve a mission, but yesterday the idea came to me. Remember by the power of the Holy Ghost God will tell you all things what ye should do (2 Nephi 32:3). Sex addiction, they say, is among the most powerful addictions that exist. We must flee immediately from any compromising situation. But as for being able to serve a mission in Feb or Mar of next year, from what I can tell, that shouldnt be an issue, assuming you stay worthy and continue to prepare yourself physically and spiritually. As you mentioned, the bishop has the responsibility to confirm that you are free from serious transgression for a sufficient time to make sure you have manifested true repentance (see D&C 107: 72). A frequent question I receive from young readers is regarding therepentance process. Researchers have identified a number of reasons, but in my professional experience, I have found that most of these explanations boil down to two fundamental factors: a lack of repentance and a lack of forgiveness. But the thing is were still having hopes for the Atonement. It depends on what led to your ex-communication and your repentance. Confession relieves a heavy burden from the sinner. He knows you can succeed, and perhaps this struggle is the best way for you to learn to be humble, meek and submissive to your Heavenly Father. You too must Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11). The Church recommends that at least a year pass from the original church council. In a way we do not fully understand, Jesus paid for our sins. You will likely have to wait a year from the time you broke the law of chastity. We must be prepared before we go . That is a question you will want to take to the Lord. That means you have more power than he does and never ever feel sorrow or pity for him. We overcome our weaknesses and develop more Christlike qualities. I have never act in misconduct on the field before. But whether you end up going on a mission or not, the most important thing is to get yourself worthy before the Lord. If so do I need to talk to the bishop of Ive prayed about it? What steps do i need to take? I know this is how it needs to be, but its hard when so many people are asking me about my papers. Tell him of your desire to serve a mission and see what he says. Moroni had prepared his people with breastplates and with arm-shields, yea, and also shields to defend their heads, and also they were dressed with thick clothing. (Alma 43:19). 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. Good luck and God bless. I have been clean for 4 months now and feel much better. After all, even keeping the sins and weakness on your mind allows Satan to have some hook in you. In addition to recognizing our sins, we must feel sincere sorrow for what we have done. Because of this, a divorce happened and my mother remarried to a more faithful spouse. Go talk to your bishop as your earliest convenience to clear up the serious transgressions you have been involved in. It is likely that your mission will be delayed, but with complete, sincere repentance, you will probably still be able to come on a mission. If your repentance is sincere and complete, there is no reason why this would make you ineligible to go on a mission. But a few months ago I accidentally let myself get into a situation where the law of chastity was challenged. But all thats left is seeing a bishop. Your family needs your leadership and love. How long you will have to wait depends on the revelation received by your bishop as you work with him. Hi. Dalin, Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your thoughts and feelings. Through the years, I strive myself to repent. The mindset of How many blood drops was I responsible for? completely undermines the purpose of the atonement. He made his choice and you made yours, stick to your choice and dont give him another thought, another chance, another inch, cause he will take it. I have prayed, fasted, read scriptures and continue doing so. The LDS Church Handbook for bishops and stake presidents says that a person who has been guilty of serious violation of the law of chastity must fully repent before they can go on a mission and partake of the other privileges mentioned above. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. But as you indicated, you dont want to go through your mission wondering and having the issue in the back of your mind. It stinks.but what I have learned is this, that for me and perhaps for you too, that an addiction like that will always come up from time to time, the temptations, the reminders, etc. Im lost and dont know who to turn to. I just want to know how serious it is compared to other transgressions. Sometimes it is necessary to apologize more than once, especially if the offense is particularly hurtful. 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. In fact, to me, the restored gospel is very logical. Essential to forgiveness is a willingness to disclose fully to our Heavenly Father all that we have done. We are engaged in the work of Almighty God. Hi jimmy. I hope you mentioned this to your bishop. 2. But were a bit afraid that he will be ex communicated if we confess. They don't want to change. I know the Book of Mormon is true. We must maintain an unyielding, permanent resolve that we will never repeat the transgression. Is there mercy for me? The bishop of the ward where you are currently living has the keys of the priesthood to preside over you and he has been given the gift of discernment from God (see D&C 46:27). If you have had continued violations of chastity over these years, then the repentance process will be longer and you may not be able to go on a mission. John described sin as all unrighteousness (1John 5:17) and the transgression of the law (1John 3:4). If we have committed adultery, we will stop. It is not enough to simply try to resist evil or empty our lives of sin. There are, though, many factors the Lord, and the bishop, will consider when determining the length and specifics of the repentance process. See RussellM. Nelson, Repentance and Conversion, 1034. If a certain situation causes us to sin or may cause us to sin, we must leave. Andrea, you really need to go speak with your bishop as soon as possible. I am trying to reconcile that in my heart. Repentance is the way provided for us to become free from our sins and receive forgiveness for them. 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. drugs, pornography, language, un- chaste activities. Forgiveness is a supremely wonderful blessing for those that repent. And we are most grateful for you. The best thing is to always do what is right, let the consequence follow (Hymn 237). Does it change the waiting period of getting cleared changed based upon the time a sin has bee committed? But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. We cannot hide any act of our lives from ourselves or from the Lord. But I also didnt do anything to stop him either. Explain that repentance includes feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, righting the wrong, and not repeating the wrong. Initially, it is obvious that Adam and Eve did not repent. Thank you again. It was something terrible, something terrific.. Good luck and may God bless you. Though there were times that I had unwanted thoughts again or had watched movies with romance, I did still really control myself and repent until the time came that Ive seen myself change and started to make things better with God. Scott, I would give you similar advice that I have given other young men in your situation. I broke the law of chastity about 2 years ago. Her input will improve your output. 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. It seems that raising the bar means one has to repent differently than normal. But me and her have broke the law of chasity 3 times. Robert, Thanks for reaching out. Ive been a hard working members of the church my entire life. He will be loving and supportive and help you reach your righteous goals. Your bishop will need to know all that happened, but I wouldnt classify his questions as an effort to know every single detail. Daily repentance is the pathway to purity, and purity brings power. Why is the cut off age for men 26? Easier said then done, I know, but as you practice it becomes easier. With your former bishop now in the stake presidency, you can still talk to him to get encouragement, guidance, and support. If you resent someone for something he has doneor failed to doforget it. Michelle, I hope the conversation with your bishop went well. Sometimes a spouse has a difficult time forgiving something that others might consider trivial. Now, I ask you, brethren, are you more interested in dressing and grooming your body to appeal to the world than to please God? 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. Answer. Do I still have to tell my bishop? I never ever been attracted to anyone of the same gender. Only he would know for sure if a mission is still a possibility for you, but I image it would be. I know I need to confess to my bishop but right now I just moved to another state 2 days ago so I dont even know my ward yet. Nevertheless, it sounds to me like the Spirit of God is urging you to go talk to the bishop again, so I always encourage people to follow those promptings. Church discipline is a process that helps the individual feel that change of heart and change of behavior necessary to bring full forgiveness and peace. If the Holy Spirit is prompting you to talk to the bishop about it, then you definitely should. "Repenting is the key to progress," he said. BoydK. Packer, The Balm of Gilead, New Era, Aug. 1979, 39. You can start by telling him the generalities of what happened, and he will ask for additional details as he considers them relevant. what should i do? President Kimball said: First, one repents. Do these things and I know the Lord will bless and help you in miraculous ways. Jesus Christ calls His disciples to repent. Joseph Smith said, After I had retired to my bed for the night, I betook myself to prayer and supplication to Almighty God for forgiveness of all my sins and follies, and also for a manifestation to me, that I might know of my state and standing before him; for I had full confidence in obtaining a divine manifestation (Joseph SmithHistory 1:29). I am 18 years old and have been a member of the church since I was 8. I dont know how much Ill be able to clear up, but I will try. Sometimes I think we get so caught up with the idea that if it . Take that opportunity to discuss with your bishop how you can know if the Lord has forgiven you. Up until about January I was still doing the same things I thought knew was wrong. Adam's grandson Enos had fled with "the residue of the people . Delaying repentance slows spiritual momentum and progress. I want to be cleansed again. It is time to put on the full armor of God so we can engage in the most important work on earth. 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