[Do I Confess To My Bishop]

I read the considering as pertaining to doing it (forgoing the sin) and then talking to the Bishop as opposed to stopping and going to the Bishop immediately (the latter is preferable in my mind). Particularly since it can be a difficult process with relapses along the way and one can fall into a pattern of going a period of time abstaining and then relapsing before the 2 month (or what ever) abstaining goal and so one ends up avoiding the Bishop.

What I mean is: I'm going to do one of 3 things. A. Tell the Bishop right away. B. Abstain for a month and if I was succesful deal continue my repentance process personally. C. Abstain for a month and then tell my Bishop and explain that I am controlling myself now.

[The national debt]

Paying off the national debt would be simple if the bankers didn't control everything.

1) Nationalize the Federal Reserve

2) Print money without interest attached to it via the Federal Reserve

3) Print, Print, Print..hyper-inflate and pay off the bankers

4) As more money enters circulation... raise the reserve requirements of fractional reserve banks.. this would off set the inflation caused by the printing.

That is called Socialism which is the WORST thing possible for America to follow. Even our own prophets have condemned Communism and said America is heading towards it. Look up Communis or Socialism on LDS.org and you will see.

I would explain what is wrong with each step and give examples of where they went wrong, but i would be writing a 20 page essay so I'm sorry but you can do your own research.

Maybe some suggestions to research (matching the quoted solutions):

1-South America, especially Cuba

2-Great Depression

3-WW1, nowadays Europe

4-Europe

[Do I Confess To My Bishop]

I had the same struggle when preparing for my mission and my bishop said, "Yes, you need to talk to me about that kind of stuff."

Think of it this way:

If there is a question in your mind there is not total peace - there remains questions and doubts.

"Confession" will clear your conscience and you will feel the peace promised by The Lord.

^^^^^^^

Were you allowed to serve and partake of the sacrament, and still perform other priesthood duties? I desperately want to continue these.

Also, I'm considering going a month or two without committing this horrible, horrible sin and then explain to the Bishop what I have done but that I have it under control. I want to prove to myself that I can resist temptations. If I can control myself should I still go to the Bishop? Or should I only go if it continues? Or should I go immediately? I really want to wait a month and see how I do before going to the Bishop, but if this sin isn't serious enough then I don't want to bother the Bishop or have him think less of me.

Please answer both questions and thanks for your help.

[Do I Confess To My Bishop]

I'm an Aaronic Priesthood holder and I feel very ashamed right now. Just recently I started masturbation for about...a month, but I desperately want to stop and I realize the consequences. I feel that if I really try hard enough my will power will overcome. I have already began praying about it, and a I am committed to never masturbate again.

Am i required to confess to my bishop regarding this sin or is masturbation not severe enough if I can handle it myself?

-If I confess will I not be allowed to pass the sacrament, home teach, partake of the sacrament, participate in youth activities, prepare the sacrament, etc?

-I know that the bishop is supposed to remain confidential about my confessions, but are my parents an exception? I feel that if he told my parents (because of our unique family situation) it would be harder on me than if I resolved my problem on my own or with the help of JUST the bishop (and Heavenly Father of course).

In essence, should I try my hardest to fully repent myself and seek forgiveness and never commit this sin again? Or is it required that masturbation is severe enough that I must confess with my bishop?

Please help, thank you.