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  5. My Journey with the Church

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Midwest LDS
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    I understand @clbent04. I still reccomend the program I suggested mainly because I was at your level of personal frustration when I found it. I was always open and honest with my wife (even before we got married) just like you. This particular program though doesn't do a weekly report. It sends an instant alert the second you search for anything inappropriate. It was like having my wife right next to me wherever I was on the internet. Knowing she would see what I was watching or looking at the second I entered it in gave me strength I never had before to do something else. Just a thought as I truly feel for you. But keep trying brother. When it comes to our eternal salvation it's better to die trying on our feet than live in despair on our knees. Better to leave this world trying to overcome your sins and weaknesses even if you keep failing than to leave this world having given up. God be with you in your trial brother.

  10. My Journey with the Church

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    I feel for you brother. There are a lot of us who have struggled with this very same addiction. I myself once asked if I would ever be truly clean from this addiction. I served a full time mission, was completely honest with my wife, went to see Bishops and Stake presidents, and did everything they asked including addiction recovery meetings and was still unsuccessful. But I just could not quit. I knew the Gospel of Jesus Christ was true and so after every single failure I dragged myself back up again. I was determined to overcome this and I knew Christ had promised he could save me and that he was not a liar. I finally had a miraculous response to prayer that led me to a piece of software called Accountable2You. It allowed me to link my wife into all of my internet accounts including my phone. It was like having her with me strengthening me 24/7. This combined with my Bishop's inspired council finally got me off the endless cycle of confession, repentance, and relapse. I don't know if my answer is your answer brother, but I want you to know you can do it. If the Lord saved me, and he did, he can save you too. But you won't be able to save yourself so come back with the Saints. Even if you can't have a calling or partake of the Sacrament it's better to be trying to get yourself right than to quit. I understand where you are coming from and I wish you the best☺

  11. Should we 'out' fellow church goers?

    in General Discussion

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    This is a tough question. I would say it would greatly depend on the severity of the sin as a lie is in a whole other ballpark from violent or sexually deviant behavior. I would say a minor transgression should be resolved between the aggrieved parties while serious ones should be reported to priesthood authorities,  and the most serious (sexual assault, battery)  should be reported to civil authorities as well. Prayer and the Spirit of Discernment should be used in cases where you are not sure and I think talking to your bishop privately first is always a safe bet.

  13. I fell in love with my missionary and now I'm confused:(

    in Marriage and Relationship Advice

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    I'm sorry this happened to you. Your missionary was supposed to be a servant of our Savior and he abused that trust. He is, quite frankly, a jerk. But please don't let his behavior sour you to the Restored Gospel of Christ. There have always been, and always will be, members who fail to live up to the standards they should, but the message is still true. I'll be praying for you.