MormonMike Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I had a problem with pornography which I confessed and talked about with my bishop but now I've fallen back into that again. He said that If I did do it again that I should just start over and not give up but, does that mean that I confess to him again. Thank you, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estradling75 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Around these parts questions asking should I talk to my bishop about this sinful action are answered with.. "That would be a good question to ask your Bishop" This is because of a simple fact... no one on this forum is your Bishop.. no one on this forum is holding the keys to help you with your repentance. Our opinions do not matter... whereas your bishop's opinions and answers can bring you peace of mind (or not depending on what the answer is) NeedleinA, zil, seashmore and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 39 minutes ago, estradling75 said: Around these parts questions asking should I talk to my bishop about this sinful action are answered with.. "That would be a good question to ask your Bishop" This is because of a simple fact... no one on this forum is your Bishop.. no one on this forum is holding the keys to help you with your repentance. Our opinions do not matter... whereas your bishop's opinions and answers can bring you peace of mind (or not depending on what the answer is) Amen. And dude? The fact that you are here wanting to get better speaks very, very highly of you. Proud to call you a brother, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSellers Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, estradling75 said: your bishop's opinions and answers can bring you peace of mind (or not depending on what the answer is) I'd say it doesn't matter too much what his answer is. If the confessing one is sincere and follows the bishop's counsel, it will bring peace of mind. That's the nature of repentance. Lehi Edited August 15, 2016 by LeSellers seashmore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estradling75 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, LeSellers said: I'd say it doesn't matter too much what his answer is. If the confessing one is sincere and follows the bishop's counsel, it will bring peace of mind. that's the nature of repentance. Lehi That is fair to say... I was thinking more along the lines of him not liking the answer the bishop might give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSellers Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 11 minutes ago, estradling75 said: That is fair to say... I was thinking more along the lines of him not liking the answer the bishop might give And that, too, is fair to say. Indeed, it seems likely: repentance is harder than anything else except not repenting. Lehi Backroads and SilentOne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estradling75 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, LeSellers said: And that, too, is fair to say. Indeed, it seems likely: repentance is harder than anything else except not repenting. Lehi Sometimes I think forgiveness might be harder... when what is needing to be forgiven is quiet grave... and great harm has been done LeSellers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdfxdb Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 22 hours ago, MormonMike said: I had a problem with pornography which I confessed and talked about with my bishop but now I've fallen back into that again. He said that If I did do it again that I should just start over and not give up but, does that mean that I confess to him again. Thank you, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Go and see your bishop. The Atonement has you covered, but you have to go through the necessary steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmarch Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 On 8/15/2016 at 1:22 PM, MormonMike said: I had a problem with pornography which I confessed and talked about with my bishop but now I've fallen back into that again. He said that If I did do it again that I should just start over and not give up but, does that mean that I confess to him again. Thank you, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. ask your bishop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Pray about it to Heavenly Father and see if Heavenly Father wants you to confess to your Bishop again or if your confession to Heavenly Father is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewels8 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Its been said, that if someone repeats the same sin, that the former sins return. I am not your bishop, but maybe just be on the safe side, where you don't have to wonder, pray about it, and it wouldn't hurt to see him, but it may hurt if you don't. He can always guide you. eddified and seashmore 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingonit Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) ETA: I just realized this post is from last year. Edited July 10, 2017 by workingonit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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