Rape by deception? Lies, immorality and why sin has created this problem

[Vort]

26 minutes ago, NightSG said:

Well, if you're not doing habitually, then when do you stop drinking?

If you go out right now for a couple beers and a cigar, when, for TR interview purposes, are you no longer smoking and drinking?

When you give up beers and cigars with a true intent not to use them again, and sufficient time without using them to show you mean it.

[zil]

8 hours ago, mirkwood said:

I pull them over and write them a ticket.

Well, if you'd drive like a normal person, maybe they'd quit yelling and flipping you off.

[Guest]

10 hours ago, mirkwood said:

Fixed that.

I think I know where you're coming from, but I am referring to a less common situation, I suppose.

If you're a recovering alcoholic and you have not imbibed for over a year.  You're doing well.  You get a temple recommend.  You head to the temple and yadda yadda.

then a few months later, you fall off the wagon one night, but you get right back on.  Does the bishop take your recommend away?  I guess I'm not sure.  But I wouldn't think so.

This is a slip up.  A mistake.  Nothing more.  Not much harm done.  You're still dedicated.  You just made a mistake that's all.