Hi. I have a worry. I’m 15 years old, and a few months ago I broke the law of chastity, but with a boy. We did something we should have never done! In the past few months I’ve repented with all my heart. I asked God for forgiveness and I feel like my relationship with him has been improving. I pray every day and do my best to follow the gospel, etc. My question is: do I deserve to be excommunicated for this sin I committed? I’ve read that the homosexual acts are wrong. I’m worried I’ve been taking the sacrament unworthily. Please help. Thanks.
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2 Responses to “Hi. I have a worry. I’m 15 years old, and a few months ago I…”
Anonymous
2010-06-27 03:06:19
A missionary hugging a bishop in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
Hi friend. I'm very happy that you're already in the process of spiritual recovery. It's excellent that you've asked God for forgiveness and that you're praying daily. I know that God will honor your diligence.
You're right that the sin you've committed is very serious. God does not approve of sexual relations outside of marriage. It's important that you confess your sin to your bishop so he can help you complete the process of repentance that you've already begun. Though your sin is serious, because you are so young and clearly have a sincere desire to do the right thing, I'm quite certain that you will not be excommunicated. Your bishop can help you feel in your heart that all is right between you and God once again. That will be a great blessing in your life!
If the friend you mentioned is an adult, your bishop can also help protect other children by contacting the police. Sexual relationships between adults and children are never appropriate. In this case, going to the police will take courage, but it's the right thing to do.
Richard
2010-06-28 03:26:34
God already knows how you feel and knows the way out of feeling bad and moving forward again. John 8:32 reads "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Well there is your key get to your bishop, tell the truth and that action will in deed set you free.
From one who has made many similar mistakes (and is still working on recovery for over 20 years), God already knows and satan will do his best to get you to feel ashamed and keep it a secret. Don't let him bind you down more than you need to be. You're stronger than that and he knows it as does our Father and his Son.
Council with your bishop and even confess your feelings about the sacrament. You'll be fine again, Christ's atonement can reclaim you.
You're right that the sin you've committed is very serious. God does not approve of sexual relations outside of marriage. It's important that you confess your sin to your bishop so he can help you complete the process of repentance that you've already begun. Though your sin is serious, because you are so young and clearly have a sincere desire to do the right thing, I'm quite certain that you will not be excommunicated. Your bishop can help you feel in your heart that all is right between you and God once again. That will be a great blessing in your life!
If the friend you mentioned is an adult, your bishop can also help protect other children by contacting the police. Sexual relationships between adults and children are never appropriate. In this case, going to the police will take courage, but it's the right thing to do.
From one who has made many similar mistakes (and is still working on recovery for over 20 years), God already knows and satan will do his best to get you to feel ashamed and keep it a secret. Don't let him bind you down more than you need to be. You're stronger than that and he knows it as does our Father and his Son.
Council with your bishop and even confess your feelings about the sacrament. You'll be fine again, Christ's atonement can reclaim you.