For the past year and a half I have had a job that made me work on Sundays, and so I wasn’t able to go to church. During that time, I accidentally stumbled into porn… At least, something that aroused me sexually. I wouldn’t say that I watched it excessively, but I watched it nonetheless, and I feel terrible about it… And now, I have a new job that allows me to go to church on Sundays now, and I am doing what I can to repent. I’ve fasted, talked to someone I love and trust about the issue, and they’ve really helped me. I’ve been praying to be able to not have those temptations. For the past couple of months I haven’t even touched the stuff. And I haven’t ever done anything bad to anyone as apart of this sin, and I haven’t gotten into masturbation. But, I haven’t talked to my bishop. Even though I feel a lot better about the whole issue and feel like I’m on the right path, should I tell him?
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One Response to “For the past year and a half I have had a job that made…”
Ricardo Ramos
2016-10-09 14:55:24
Chastity: What are the limits?
Hi sister. Excellent that your job now allows you to attend church! I'm excited for you!
It's not clear to me if what you saw was pornography. Pornography is anything explicitly depicting private parts and the sex act with the purpose of awakening similar sexual feelings in the viewer or reader. Many images and texts are dangerous because they can lead people to pornography. These types of media are best avoided, obviously. But there are lots of terrible things people shouldn't look at that aren't pornography.
Regardless, you're the one who needs to decide if your sin requires a chat with the bishop. If what you watched really was pornography, the answer is "yes." If it was something approaching pornography, you'll need to decide whether repenting in private is sufficient.
It's not clear to me if what you saw was pornography. Pornography is anything explicitly depicting private parts and the sex act with the purpose of awakening similar sexual feelings in the viewer or reader. Many images and texts are dangerous because they can lead people to pornography. These types of media are best avoided, obviously. But there are lots of terrible things people shouldn't look at that aren't pornography.
Regardless, you're the one who needs to decide if your sin requires a chat with the bishop. If what you watched really was pornography, the answer is "yes." If it was something approaching pornography, you'll need to decide whether repenting in private is sufficient.
Hope this answer helps! All the best.