I’m 15 and I’ve made some mistakes in my life. I struggle with keeping the law of chastity and keeping my thoughts clean. I plan to go talk to my bishop, but I am ashamed of the things I’ve done. I need to know if my interview will be kept confidential or not. I want to confess, but I don’t want the whole world to know of my sins. If you can help me, I’d really appreciate it. 🙂
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John
2014-09-13 15:37:23
A life of sin can be cleansed and changed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
I'm glad that you shared your situation here. One of the first things that come to mind is a scripture that has meant to lot to me at various times. 1 Corinthians 10:13 -
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
One of the most important things you can do is to talk to your bishop. The best path is to use the "way to escape" by avoiding sin. However, when we do fall, there is still a way to escape. The bishop is part of that. One of the odd things is that shame causes worry about seeing the bishop, but the bishop will actually help you find relief from your shame! He will be completely confidential, and will not think less of you for what you've done. He will be too busy helping you find the Lord's love and healing. If I were you, I'd summon your courage and contact your bishop right now to make an appointment. You will be so glad that you did!
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
One of the most important things you can do is to talk to your bishop. The best path is to use the "way to escape" by avoiding sin. However, when we do fall, there is still a way to escape. The bishop is part of that. One of the odd things is that shame causes worry about seeing the bishop, but the bishop will actually help you find relief from your shame! He will be completely confidential, and will not think less of you for what you've done. He will be too busy helping you find the Lord's love and healing. If I were you, I'd summon your courage and contact your bishop right now to make an appointment. You will be so glad that you did!