Midwest LDS

Kudos to you, @Midwest LDS .  THAT is commitment.  It must have been very difficult to take that step.  Seriously, that is pretty admirable in my opinion.

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☺

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.

Welcome.  Hope you like enjoy yourself.  

@Midwest LDS. Nice to have you here!

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.

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.

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.

New calling - Fast Sunday drinking fountain monitor.
 

I saw my neighbor eat cheerios on fast Sunday during the sacrament. You bet I told the stake president!

You deserve better than this guy.  He was breaking mission rules carrying on a long distance relationship with you while on his mission, and it was selfish and cruel of him to use you like that and toss you aside. 
Just because he is a flawed person doesn't mean the church isn't true and I think you know that.  Go back to church and make memories there that don't involve him.  Live the gospel and serve others, meet other members, let go of him and move on to find guy worthy of you who will take you to the temple and be with you forever.  Somewhere in some ward out there is a guy who will make you feel glad that you didn't wind up with that one.  Go find him. 

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.

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.

Welcome, @Midwest LDS!

Welcome to you.