samm2ndo

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  1. I , too must realize that everyone's situation at home is different. Even if it is a good one, having to bring to light a transgression is a very difficult thing. I do not want to sound mechanical, but the guidelines are there and in the end are part of the order in the Lord's House. I do not doubt that there are special cases and want to be sensitive to that. In the end, there is hope, great hope and liberation. Discomfort of having to confess is part of the consequences, but fades in comparison to the beautiful feeling of being forgiven. Be it the Stake President or the Bishop, continue to reach out. You can do it. They will appropriately guide you.
  2. yes. That is when the testimony of the Atonement is checked. Do we believe in it and in those ordained to handle the application of it.
  3. This is a delicate matter. Having served as a Bishop I speak from experience. Their is the specific instruction from the handbook the Bishop is asked to follow and there is also the spirit of the law. So I hope that you continue to speak with your Stake President. All of the cases I handled, the Stake President had referred them back to me when he was approached before me as their Bishop. Yes, the Stake President is the presiding High Priest in the stake, no arguing there. But, the Stake President greatly depends on the bishop and unless handling the situation very poorly, he will refer the member back to their bishop. Anyway, the important thing here is that you have the support of your leaders.
  4. The stake president will refer you back to your Bishop, because he is the one who is specifically responsible for you. It is warming to know that you have a great Stake President. He has given you the right counsel to talk to your Bishop, he holds the keys and is the Judge in Israel for your ward. As Bishops, strict confidentiality is something that is taken very seriously. Since your Bishop is your dad, he will most likely encourage you to talk to your mom about it. Anyone else will not be told, it is not anyone else's concern. Do not hold yourself emotionally and spiritually hostage. The Lord's sacrifice was exactly for this, for you. He knew we would fall short. Out of love, no other reason, because he loved us first. The pain and anguish you feel now is nothing to what he endured and he has specifically mentioned that he took our place, so if we would strive to do our best and humble ourselves and repent we will not have to endure this pain. Take the step, it is the price we pay for transgression, but how sweet and liberating is His grace and forgiveness.:) This will be the first step, as you peel off the layers of unknown pride, you get to the core and essence of your spirit and then the forsaking and the repenting can truly begin.