Extreme Guilt

Tiger'sStory · #1 29th August 2011, 02:36 PM

so I went to church today and it was power packed. My friend made a tremendous testimony and two young girls got saved. And while i was there I looked over the the things i done and i recently lied to a (who ill name Asia). i liked and flirted with Asia but i knew i had a girlfriend. me and Asia did things we shouldnt have and well in order to get rid of Asia i told her i was dating another girl (Not my gf) and i knew God wasnt pleased and i asked for forgiveness but something in my mind told me to confess to Asia and my girlfriend what i did. So my question is, even though i asked for forgiveness and repented, will i still go to hell when i die if i don't own up to what i did. Cuz i lied to others as well so doees that mean i confess to them too? I really wanna get back in fellowship with God (I SERIOUSLY DO) but i can't shake this feeling of doing that. I feel bad about it.

Catherineanne · #2 29th August 2011, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Tiger'sStory

so I went to church today and it was power packed. My friend made a tremendous testimony and two young girls got saved. And while i was there I looked over the the things i done and i recently lied to a (who ill name Asia). i liked and flirted with Asia but i knew i had a girlfriend. me and Asia did things we shouldnt have and well in order to get rid of Asia i told her i was dating another girl (Not my gf) and i knew God wasnt pleased and i asked for forgiveness but something in my mind told me to confess to Asia and my girlfriend what i did. So my question is, even though i asked for forgiveness and repented, will i still go to hell when i die if i don't own up to what i did. Cuz i lied to others as well so doees that mean i confess to them too? I really wanna get back in fellowship with God (I SERIOUSLY DO) but i can't shake this feeling of doing that. I feel bad about it.

Repentance is not just about saying sorry to God, it is also about making resitution for what we have done, undoing any damage and confessing to other people if necessary. This may not always be needed, but often it will.

Therefore, that bad feeling you have may be telling you that you have made a good start, but that you have not finished.

If you have any problems about what to do next, then talk to your minister. He will sort you out.

YoungandUnashame101 · #3 29th August 2011, 03:06 PM

Theres consiquences in our sin thats why God hates it because it hurts us and those around us. if your wondering if you lost your salvation because of this sin, No you havent.....Salvation is a free gift and can not be earn by works Jesus paid your sin debt in full...you are eternally secured if you have Trusted Jesus and place your faith in him alone....Now for your situation seek out God on what you should do...ask for wisdom and guildance and for the Holy Spirit to lead you....once you have repented the bible says God doesnt remember your sins no more so shake off the guilt and with Gods help handle your situation....to make wise and godly better decisions in your life get into the Bible and spend time with the Lord grow in your relationship with may God heal you from the outcome of this sin!

BFine · #4 29th August 2011, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Tiger'sStory

so I went to church today and it was power packed. My friend made a tremendous testimony and two young girls got saved. And while i was there I looked over the the things i done and i recently lied to a (who ill name Asia). i liked and flirted with Asia but i knew i had a girlfriend. me and Asia did things we shouldnt have and well in order to get rid of Asia i told her i was dating another girl (Not my gf) and i knew God wasnt pleased and i asked for forgiveness but something in my mind told me to confess to Asia and my girlfriend what i did. So my question is, even though i asked for forgiveness and repented, will i still go to hell when i die if i don't own up to what i did. Cuz i lied to others as well so doees that mean i confess to them too? I really wanna get back in fellowship with God (I SERIOUSLY DO) but i can't shake this feeling of doing that. I feel bad about it.

*Sincere repentance is very important and so is being honest.
If you lied to others you should admit that you lied and apologize for doing that.
I would also encourage you to examine your real intentions toward your girlfriend and do some "soul searching" about why you drifted toward deception in your relationships with her/and others as well.
Why did you feel the need to lie?

Hell is created for satan and his minions, and for those who deny the Lord/reject Christ.

You asked a question about what would happen if you don't "own up" about what you did-- OK, here it is. It will affect you, your faith walk and others.
When your little secret is found out(it will be found out) the lie or lies you told affect how people respond to you. People who tell lies are called liars and they aren't considered too trustworthy. You are suppose to be a good witness for the Lord-- well it messes stuff up when you are out telling lies and cheating on your girlfriend etc. This hinders yours witness and causes people to doubt you, your faith, your maturity etc.

It's important to learn your lesson early and not repeat your errors/sins...unfortunately, many people don't learn their lesson the first time or the next. I'm sure you know someone who tells lies on a regular basis.
A person who does that isn't respected or trusted because he or she lies too much.