ctrguy2013

Handbook says: Ordination after Readmission Brethren Who Previously Held the Priesthood and Were Endowed. After baptism and confirmation, these brethren are not ordained to any priesthood office and may not perform ordinances until their priesthood and temple blessings are restored (see 6.15). Re·store [ri-stawr, -stohr] Show IPA verb (used with object), re·stored, re·stor·ing. 1. to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order. 2. to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting. 3. to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. 4. to put back to a former place, or to a former position, rank, etc.: to restore the king to his throne.

Counseling for her, but she has to want to help herself, and maybe part of that process for her will be a fresh start. There are serious issues there that should have been brought up before you even got married serious red flags, like being sexually abused. This should be an example and testimony that you need to date for at least 1 yr prior to getting married, have frank and open discussions about your pasts have frank and open discussions about sex, and money. hind sight is 20/20 but you are a young man with a promising life in front of you. I am not saying that all hope is lost but you need to prepare yourself for that reality. she is the offender here call a good attorney.

Thank you for welcoming me to the forum, I understand the gravity of the covenants that we take when we are married in the temple. Maybe I am less faithful or God does not speak to me as much as he does to others. I do not think that you need to ask "permission" to get out of a damaging relationship. 13yrs of abuse? how much more of a sign do you need? Did you covet to be abused? did you covet to set a poor relationship example for your children? To the OP you have been provided your agency to make the decision for yourself. I advise that you pray and ask for guidance, speak with your spiritual leaders, marriage counselors, friends and associates.

what do you mean when you say "permission to leave"?

I agree with MDFXDB, I would not view this as something that would impede your progression in the gospel. If you can go 6mo. with out doing it you can go one year. you are far from having a problem with this issue. I wouldn't assume that you brother has overcome it (even though he may say he has). As men this is something we all deal with from time to time, and getting married is not the solution. If you are bothered by your intermittent lapses you need to resolve this before you bring another person into the situation.

I am inclined to agree with missmollymormon, I think that masturbation can be a serious sin. However it is not something that needs to go to the bishop every time it happens. That said since you feel that you have a legitimate problem I think that a call to the bishop would be warranted. Personally since your father is the bishop I would call the stake president to address this issue .