Hello. I’m a recent convert, and I feel really bad because I broke the law of chastity. I’m so ashamed. I know that I need to talk to my bishop about this, but I feel so bad that I betrayed my boyfriend. I love him and I’m so remorseful for having done this. I’m worried he won’t forgive me. I don’t know what to do. Help me please.
One Response to “I’m so ashamed that I broke the Law of Chastity”
Daniel Rubio
2015-04-12 20:05:51
Chastity: What are the limits?
Hi sister. You already seem to understand the seriousness of breaking the law of chastity, so I won't dwell on that. You're right that you need to talk with your bishop. He'll help you apply Christ's atonement in your life so you can recover from this serious sin.
Given that you already understand your sin and what you need to do about it, my main concern centers on the fact that you're a new member. New members face many challenges. Adjusting to the new lifestyle can be hard for some. I hope and pray that the sin you're now facing will not derail your progress in the church. Continue to go to church regularly, to read your scriptures, to meditate, and to pray. There's no reason to give up.
One of the church's most important teachings is that, through the atonement of Jesus Christ, people can recover from serious sins. I'm certain that this sin does not place you beyond the reach of Christ's atonement. I love these words from Isaiah: "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool" (Isaiah 1:18).
Given that you already understand your sin and what you need to do about it, my main concern centers on the fact that you're a new member. New members face many challenges. Adjusting to the new lifestyle can be hard for some. I hope and pray that the sin you're now facing will not derail your progress in the church. Continue to go to church regularly, to read your scriptures, to meditate, and to pray. There's no reason to give up.
One of the church's most important teachings is that, through the atonement of Jesus Christ, people can recover from serious sins. I'm certain that this sin does not place you beyond the reach of Christ's atonement. I love these words from Isaiah: "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool" (Isaiah 1:18).
I hope this answer helps.