misi Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 hi all im a 18y/o young man, thought of myself to be goin good in th church not super strong but more so just attending church most sundays, readin scriptures often, praying reguarly keeping th commandments, living a good life, tryna be a good guy. hav good morals and help whenever im needed stuff like that. well anyways my storey goes like about 2 years ago iwas inactive for awhile went off th tracks abit but nothing really serious until I broke the law of chastity. ifelt soo guilty for what idid buh life still carried on as normal. after awhile th guiltyness was still there ifelt an urge to start attending church again and after a total of 6months after I had broken the law idecided to confess to bishop, it was really hard but I got through th th process and got my life bak on track. Ifelt so good after like a huge load had been lifted off my shoulders and even tho iknew it would take a while for the lords entire forgivness iknew it would come if I repented an stayed strong in the gospel. so a year and bit went by and I was doing fine as I said before attending church, praying often, keeping the commandments until about a month ago I broke the law of chastity again and since then a couple times more. im so angry/fustrated/sad at myself for doin such a thing and Im so depressed and ashamed I cant look at myself in th mirror. so I have come here for some good honist help and answers. is it to late for me? am I destined to eternal hell for these sins? does it make it even worse that idid it once, confessed, was forgivin then did it again? can I still go on my mission? do I get stripped of melkezitk priesthood for breaking the oath? is it to late for me to redeem myself in the eyes of the lord and be forgivin again? these are all seriouse questions pease please help it would be very much appriciated. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I don't have all the answers, but I do know a few things... I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus love you and want you to return to them. Read the parable of the Prodigal Son if you need reassurance of that. I love that parable because the prodigal son is all of us. Notice when the prodigal son returns, the father does not sit in his chair and wait for his son to come and grovel and beg forgiveness, as he sees him on the road, He enthusiastically runs to greet him. You are loved by our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ. Yes, you can repent. It is not too late. Those are the things I feel certain of. What God will ask of you to help you be clean again, is the part I don't know. Whether or not you will be able to go on a mission, I don't know. My advice to you is take things one step at a time. Talk to your Bishop. Follow His counsel. It might be hard, but you can do it. In AA they say, "one day at a time". I have found sometimes I have to take my life one hour at a time...but I carry on. You can do it too. Remember whatever happens, you are loved, that is what matters most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anddenex Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 so I have come here for some good honist help and answers. is it to late for me? am I destined to eternal hell for these sins? does it make it even worse that idid it once, confessed, was forgivin then did it again? can I still go on my mission? do I get stripped of melkezitk priesthood for breaking the oath? is it to late for me to redeem myself in the eyes of the lord and be forgivin again? these are all seriouse questions pease please help it would be very much appriciated.thank youLet's begin with your first question, is it to late? No. Speak with your bishop again. Thus, since it isn't too late for you, as long as you confess and forsake your sin you will not be destined for hell. Yes, since you committed the transgression once, spoke with your bishop - confessed but didn't forsake the sin, it is worse -- under the realm of a repeat offender. In some cases, the first confession could easily be seen as insincere and without real intent. If you hold the Melchizedek priesthood, because your sin is a serious trangression there is three possible disciplinary actions: formal discipline, disfellowshipped, or excommunication. Excommunication would strip you from the privilege of the Melchizedek priesthood. Disfellowship, inhibits a person from using their priesthood. Formal discipline, it really depends on what bishop and stake president feels.NO, it is never to late. We have examples in scripture which testify of such. I would encourage you to speak with your bishop, accept the consequence of your decision, and sincerely this time confess and forsake the sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 "Too late" is a Satan phrase. That's not an excuse to put off repentance, mind you; but when the heart is sincere there is no "too late". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMagnolia Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Are you in a relationship? I ask this because of the number of times the law has been broken. If you are in a relationship I would counsel you to stop being alone with your girlfriend. Find things to do that are in groups and do things that invite the spirit. My dad always told me (even when I was in my 20's and dating) "The Holy Ghost goes to bed at 11 pm". I found it to be great advice to not be on a date after then because of the temptation to do things that are not appropriate. There is always a way back from sin. The Atonement of our Savior is infinite and eternal. It will be a struggle because of the serious nature of the sin. Honestly the more valiantly you struggle against your natural man the more satan will tell you that it is too hard and you should just give up. Never forget you are a son of a loving Father in Heaven and he does indeed love you enough to forgive you. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSG Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 My dad always told me (even when I was in my 20's and dating) "The Holy Ghost goes to bed at 11 pm".Yes, but since He exists in all time zones simultaneously...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritDragon Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 It undermines the efficacy of the atonement of Jesus Christ to put limits on forgiveness. It is doctrine that the grace of Christ pays our debt in full. However, grace is contingent upon faith and repentance and saving ordinances. The important thing to know is that if you are willing to make it right than it is never too late, but if you love the sin more than God and won't give it up you have a real problem. Repentance is never easy, and relapses are common. Focus on being the best you can each day and try not to let the past haunt you into thinking you can't improve. The adversary would love to have you think you are through and should just give up... Don't give in. With the help of the Lord you can find peace and enjoy the blessings of the gospel again. Let the Lord help you. As for still going on a mission it depends on the severity (I don't want to know) of what you did. The law of chastity has several layers starting with lusting after some one, which often accompanies pornography and masturbation. If this is how you have been breaking the law of chastity you should still be able to repent and go on a mission. If however you have been involved in sexual acts with another individual than your chances of going are not promising (my understanding is that since raising the bar on missionary service and qualification that you would no longer be allowed to go... but talk to your bishop regardless). He will have answers to your questions and he is there to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc247 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Go to your bishop & talk to him about your mission & he can help you prepare. I have known missionaries who have had pasts like that. As far as I know you breaking the law of chastity will not stop you from going on a mission if you take the proper steps in repenting. But if they have since 'raised the bar'..I'm not 100% sure. Your bishop will know. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharrySteve1 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) I think It's never too late because God's ultimate plan is to see us surrender in love, gratitude and repentance. Sincere repentance and gratitude can instill hope and love of God. Good luck and prayers.. Edited July 24, 2019 by SharrySteve1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latter-Day Marriage Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 It is not too late. People who have done worse than you have repented and become clean again, and so can you. It may or may not take longer to complete your repentance than before, it may or may not include having to start all over as a non-member and work towards re-baptism, I can't say. I can say with surety that it is possible to become fully forgiven and temple worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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