Hi, I’d like to know how far do you have to go into breaking the law of chastity to not be consider worthy to go to the temple for a whole year? My fiancee and I have made a few mistakes since the beggining of out engagement. “Levis Loving” (fully clothed imitate the sex act by rubbing pants, or levies together) has been the major problem. We’ve talked to our bishop about it and he said what we were doing was innocent, so we justified it when we were actually warned to stop it. Lately the problem has incresed. Bottoms started to come off and skin touched skin while spooning. Besides, I saw him out his garments on. We feel horrible. The wedding day is comming soon. Have we gone too far?
2 Responses to “Hi, I’d like to know how far do you have to go into…”
Francisco Paz
2012-07-23 03:03:30
Hi friend. I'm sorry to hear you've made these mistakes. I encourage you to chat with your bishop. He'll be able to best decide how to proceed.
One thing is certain, though, sister: it would be far better to delay your marriage so you can prepare yourself properly for the sealing ordinance than to go ahead with the sealing when you are not ready. You should start your marriage on a firm foundation, not a lie. Through Christ's atonement, I'm certain you can overcome your mistakes. Best of luck to you, sister.
Richard
2012-07-19 16:55:52
Sounds like you're facing some major challenges. It's still your choice to not follow through on the temptations. Take it to our Lord!!
27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
28 Behold, I will show unto the Gentiles their weakness, and I will show unto them that faith, hope and charity bringeth unto me--the fountain of all righteousness.
(Book of Mormon | Ether 12:27 - 28)
Perhaps you two need to only see each other in public places like a library or a shopping center. Also you could start attending LDS ARP Classes just to have a place to go that is like the temple in Spirit and very helpful and open.
Keep talking to your bishop and make sure you tell him all that you have confessed online as HE is the one with autority from God to be your shephard in Israel.
Trifle not with sacred things.
(Doctrine and Covenants | Section 6:12)
You two can do it so DO IT and get to the temple and enjoy the blessings and whatever "sacrafice" you make to get there will be fully worth it!
One thing is certain, though, sister: it would be far better to delay your marriage so you can prepare yourself properly for the sealing ordinance than to go ahead with the sealing when you are not ready. You should start your marriage on a firm foundation, not a lie. Through Christ's atonement, I'm certain you can overcome your mistakes. Best of luck to you, sister.
27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
28 Behold, I will show unto the Gentiles their weakness, and I will show unto them that faith, hope and charity bringeth unto me--the fountain of all righteousness.
(Book of Mormon | Ether 12:27 - 28)
Perhaps you two need to only see each other in public places like a library or a shopping center. Also you could start attending LDS ARP Classes just to have a place to go that is like the temple in Spirit and very helpful and open.
Keep talking to your bishop and make sure you tell him all that you have confessed online as HE is the one with autority from God to be your shephard in Israel.
Trifle not with sacred things.
(Doctrine and Covenants | Section 6:12)
You two can do it so DO IT and get to the temple and enjoy the blessings and whatever "sacrafice" you make to get there will be fully worth it!
Go accomplish forever together!