I need some advice about whether to confess to my bishop or not

[DFW214]

Let me start by saying that I am only 14. Today is actually my birthday. I have been doing chatting on the internet just to have some company, and some of it has gotten a littlle bit out of hand. Don't make me spell it out for you. It's a long story, but none of it has been for lust, or to get me excited. I was wondering if I should confess to my bishop about it. The problem is, tomorrow i'm becoming a teacher. What will happen if I confess?

[MarginOfError]

Learn this lesson and learn it young: The bishop is there to be a guide and a teacher. If you feel you need is support and guidance, then use it. If you have any question about whether you should see him, go see him.

But first, have you talked to your parents? They to are expected to be guides and teachers. You should definitely be talking to them about this.

[Dravin]

In addition to what MOE said (which is very sage advice) it sounds like you are worried if confession would delay you being ordained a teacher. If it would, and that would be your Bishop's decision, it would be because he, who is a Judge in Israel and entitled to inspiration concerning your spiritual growth and worthiness, has concluded it is best for you.

Better to be ordained a teacher when you are ready and worthy to be such (I'm not saying you aren't) then to be ordained when you are neither. That said, not knowing the details and not being your Bishop (not asking to know the details, please don't share those) we can't tell you what the consequences of confession will be (beyond if you need to it will be a good thing). What we can tell you is that talking with your Bishop, as MOE rightly suggested, will bring you peace of mind. If for no other reason than you won't be worrying if you need to confess.

Personally I decided long ago I'd rather risk confessing something I don't need to than risk not confessing something I need to.

Edited August 14, 2010 by Dravin

[miztrniceguy]

It is my general opinion that if you are so worried about if you should go talk to your bishop that you are asking for advice online, then yes you need to. Better to let him put you at ease that it wasn't necessary than to keep tormenting yourself.

[Roseslipper]

all the above advise is good. also happy birthday.

[Roseslipper]

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[Wingnut]

i dont want to sound dumb also asked this ? before who is john galt?

John Galt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Roseslipper]

John Galt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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[miztrniceguy]

Ye, that is the question.."Who is John Galt?"

[Roseslipper]

Ye, that is the question.."Who is John Galt?"

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[miztrniceguy]

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