question on what I should do

JoshFL · Jun 24, 2019

So here is what I'm currently dealing with

I recently decided to take a new career path and I cheated on the one test. The test was an online class and test so I used open book and other ways to pass
I now am due to take another test "won't be cheating on" because its done in person.

I have been feeling really bad about it and it made me think wow... I've actually cheated a lot in my life.
years and years ago
I "think" not sure if for sure on this but I cheated on a portion of driver permit test.
I then cheated through high school to get my diploma.
I lied on my job applications of past experience to get the jobs I have currently.
Also the 3 jobs I have, I cheated on the coursework to get the jobs “but I’m an excellent asset to each company”

and any job ive ever applied for and did momentarily through the same companies "contract work" ive cheated on courses etc. "so do i also tell them past things ive done aswell, in addition to the work I do now"
and really any job stuff ive done in the past ive cheated on "courses and passing tests etc"

So its basically made me think of everything Ive done throughout my life.

So now I feel bad about the new job im wanting, and then its also making me feel bad about the current jobs I have.
Obviously when you fill out a job application you say you have a high school diploma, driver license etc.
but I cheated through school, and I can't remember if I did or didn't cheat own driving quiz thing/.

I then think should I come clean with the three companies I CURRENTLY work for.
Im an independent contractor, not employee.
but if I do... what if I lose my jobs,
then in the future do I tell future jobs I cheated on diploma and other things etc and lied in past to get jobs.??

so its like the honestly would kinda never end and may end up hurting me more in the long run.....
so that's one part

the cheating on new career test made me spark and think about the past stuff I've done.

so do I be honest with the companies I currently work for?
and do I also be honest with the new career path quiz.

I obviously don't plan to cheat on anything again, and I've asked God to forgive me but is it necessary to also tell the companies and new career people?
If I don't tell them, am I willfully sinning and being disobedient or something?? and like im doing something wrong for the rest of my life?
i dont wanna go to hell or something...

The thing is, with the 3 jobs I currently work, I've had the jobs for so long that I don't know if its even necessary to bring up?

The new career field im going into, I just did the test, so I don't know what to do?
I have asked God what to do and I don't feel im getting a clear answer
I don't want to wreck my job security I have now and not be able to pay my bills etc,

and then with the new career, if they found out I cheated im sure I would lose all credit and maybe get in trouble with fees etc.

is it better to just ask God for forgiveness and just move on.
keep doing my 3 jobs and new career and never cheat again?
I don't wanna go to hell or not obey God or something.
I just dont know what to do... I dont know if its best to just move on and keep my 3 jobs and start new career and just keep it between God and I, or if its necessary to tell everyone what I've done. I also am certain I have ocd so im not sure if this is also making the situation worse" which im sure is".

I just feel like telling everyone the truth will be a never ending cycle of new things I feel I need to tell or something and cause un necessary issues
keep in mind driver thing "which im. not even sure if cheated" was like 9 years ago, high school was like 6 yrs ago.
3 jobs I have all acquired Dif times, one almost 4 yrs ago, one was a year ago, and another was a few months ago,

new career, i just finished the courses online etc
just gotta take an exam in person now
The other thing to is if I tell all 3 jobs and career everything I lied about and cheated etc

Then I will also say oh yeah I cheated in highschool and maybe on driving thing, not sure on driving though, is that even really necessary? Since it was so long ago

what would you legitimately do in my situation
Please let me know your advice

Sometimes I’ll feel I have reasons and feelings where I feel I’m supposed to tell everyone and other times I feel that I shouldn’t because it’s just gonna cause so many issues or something and I may lose jobs etc

I keep going back and forth wondering

Mel333 · Jun 24, 2019

JoshFL said:
So here is what I'm currently dealing with

I recently decided to take a new career path and I cheated on the one test. The test was an online class and test so I used open book and other ways to pass
I now am due to take another test "won't be cheating on" because its done in person.

I have been feeling really bad about it and it made me think wow... I've actually cheated a lot in my life.
years and years ago
I "think" not sure if for sure on this but I cheated on a portion of driver permit test.
I then cheated through high school to get my diploma.
I lied on my job applications of past experience to get the jobs I have currently.

So its basically made me think of everything Ive done throughout my life.

So now I feel bad about the new job im wanting, and then its also making me feel bad about the current jobs I have.
Obviously when you fill out a job application you say you have a high school diploma, driver license etc.
but I cheated through school, and I can't remember if I did or didn't cheat own driving quiz thing/.

I then think should I come clean with the three companies I CURRENTLY work for.
Im an independent contractor, not employee.
but if I do... what if I lose my jobs,
then in the future do I tell future jobs I cheated on diploma and other things etc and lied in past to get jobs.??

so its like the honestly would kinda never end and may end up hurting me more in the long run.....
so that's one part

the cheating on new career test made me spark and think about the past stuff I've done.

so do I be honest with the companies I currently work for?
and do I also be honest with the new career path quiz.

I obviously don't plan to cheat on anything again, and I've asked God to forgive me but is it necessary to also tell the companies and new career people?
If I don't tell them, am I willfully sinning and being disobedient or something??

The thing is, with the 3 jobs I currently work, I've had the jobs for so long that I don't know if its even necessary to bring up?

The new career field im going into, I just did the test, so I don't know what to do?
I have asked God what to do and I don't feel im getting a clear answer
I don't want to wreck my job security I have now and not be able to pay my bills etc,

and then with the new career, if they found out I cheated im sure I would lose all credit and maybe get in trouble with fees etc.

is it better to just ask God for forgiveness and just move on.
keep doing my 3 jobs and new career and never cheat again?
I don't wanna go to hell or not obey God or something.
I just dont know what to do... I dont know if its best to just move on and keep my 3 jobs and start new career and just keep it between God and I, or if its necessary to tell everyone what I've done. I also am certain I have ocd so im not sure if this is also making the situation worse" which im sure is".

I just feel like telling everyone the truth will be a never ending cycle of new things I feel I need to tell or something and cause un necessary issues
keep in mind driver thing "which im. not even sure if cheated" was like 9 years ago, high school was like 6 yrs ago.
3 jobs I have all acquired Dif times, one almost 4 yrs ago, one was a year ago, and another was a few months ago,

new career, i just finished the courses online etc
just gotta take an exam in person now

what would you legitimately do in my situation
Please let me know your advice

Oh that's good the Lord has convicted you of the cheating on tests. It will be between you and him as to whether you need to come clean about the recent online one for a job.

I suggest moving on and learning from this experience.

As for confessing to employees and job people, that will be between you and God. He will either be advising you to let them know or using this experience as a lesson to walk the honest path in life.

So my advice is to seek an answer from the Lord in prayer and confess all of this to the Lord Jesus who died for your sins and receive the forgiveness and walk an honest life from now on.

This experience will help you to stay on the honest path and not walk the crooked one that hides things and walks dishonestly. It is too stressful to keep a lie.

Albion · Jun 24, 2019

I would not recommend confessing any of that to prospective employers, but do take all the tests they give you hereafter without cheating and do emphasize your experience in any job interviews. When it comes to stating on an application that you have a high school diploma and etc., well, you do.

As for the moral aspects of this, you realize that you were wrong and you are resolved not to repeat it, so confess your wrongdoing to God in prayer, ask his forgiveness, and begin anew.

JoshFL · Jun 24, 2019

Albion said:
I would not recommend confessing any of that to prospective employers, but do take all the tests they give you hereafter without cheating and do emphasize your experience in any job interviews. When it comes to stating on an application that you have a high school diploma and etc., well, you do.

As for the moral aspects of this, you realize that you were wrong and you are resolved not to repeat it, so confess your wrongdoing to God in prayer, ask his forgiveness, and begin anew.

so you are saying continue with my 3 jobs i have and my new career?

FutureAndAHope · Jun 24, 2019

JoshFL said:
is it better to just ask God for forgiveness and just move on.
keep doing my 3 jobs and new career and never cheat again?

Yes this is what you should do in my opinion.

Albion · Jun 24, 2019

JoshFL said:
so you are saying continue with my 3 jobs i have and my new career?

No, I was saying that there is no need to confess--to the employers--the cheating done on earlier tests, so long as you are capable of performing the jobs properly.

JoshFL · Jun 24, 2019

Albion said:
No, I'm saying that there is no need to confess--to the employers--the cheating on past tests so long as you are capable of performing the tasks that the jobs require.

ALBION, im confused, so what are you saying?
I asked you if you mean "so you are saying continue with my 3 jobs i have and my new career?"

you then responded saying
"No, I'm saying that there is no need to confess--to the employers--the cheating on past tests so long as you are capable of performing the tasks that the jobs require."

i asked if you think i should continue with my jobs and new career, and if that was what you meant, then you responded no, there is no need to confess?
your "no" in the beginning of your recent reply confused me.

it sounds like youre saying no dont continue with the jobs and new career. but then you said dont confess?

please clarify, thanks so much

Albion · Jun 24, 2019

JoshFL said:
i asked if you think i should continue with my jobs and new career, and if that was what you meant, then you responded no, there is no need to confess?
your "no" in the beginning of your recent reply confused me.

it sounds like youre saying no dont continue with the jobs and new career. but then you said dont confess?

please clarify, thanks so much

I have never expressed an opinion on your three jobs. In fact, I didn't get enough information in the original post to be able to comment about that or even completely understand your job situation at present.

The only aspect of your inquiry that I did comment on was about confessing to God but not confessing to your employers.

JoshFL · Jun 24, 2019

Albion said:
I have never expressed an opinion on your three jobs. In fact, I didn't get enough information in the original post to be able to comment about that or even completely understand your job situation at present.

The only aspect of your inquiry that I did comment on was about confessing to God but not confessing to your employers.

im sorry your confusing me even more now..:/ i honestly dont understand what youre saying

Andrew77 · Jun 25, 2019

JoshFL said:
So here is what I'm currently dealing with

I recently decided to take a new career path and I cheated on the one test. The test was an online class and test so I used open book and other ways to pass
I now am due to take another test "won't be cheating on" because its done in person.

I have been feeling really bad about it and it made me think wow... I've actually cheated a lot in my life.
years and years ago
I "think" not sure if for sure on this but I cheated on a portion of driver permit test.
I then cheated through high school to get my diploma.
I lied on my job applications of past experience to get the jobs I have currently.
Also the 3 jobs I have, I cheated on the coursework to get the jobs “but I’m an excellent asset to each company”

and any job ive ever applied for and did momentarily through the same companies "contract work" ive cheated on courses etc. "so do i also tell them past things ive done aswell, in addition to the work I do now"
and really any job stuff ive done in the past ive cheated on "courses and passing tests etc"

So its basically made me think of everything Ive done throughout my life.

So now I feel bad about the new job im wanting, and then its also making me feel bad about the current jobs I have.
Obviously when you fill out a job application you say you have a high school diploma, driver license etc.
but I cheated through school, and I can't remember if I did or didn't cheat own driving quiz thing/.

I then think should I come clean with the three companies I CURRENTLY work for.
Im an independent contractor, not employee.
but if I do... what if I lose my jobs,
then in the future do I tell future jobs I cheated on diploma and other things etc and lied in past to get jobs.??

so its like the honestly would kinda never end and may end up hurting me more in the long run.....
so that's one part

the cheating on new career test made me spark and think about the past stuff I've done.

so do I be honest with the companies I currently work for?
and do I also be honest with the new career path quiz.

I obviously don't plan to cheat on anything again, and I've asked God to forgive me but is it necessary to also tell the companies and new career people?
If I don't tell them, am I willfully sinning and being disobedient or something?? and like im doing something wrong for the rest of my life?
i dont wanna go to hell or something...

The thing is, with the 3 jobs I currently work, I've had the jobs for so long that I don't know if its even necessary to bring up?

The new career field im going into, I just did the test, so I don't know what to do?
I have asked God what to do and I don't feel im getting a clear answer
I don't want to wreck my job security I have now and not be able to pay my bills etc,

and then with the new career, if they found out I cheated im sure I would lose all credit and maybe get in trouble with fees etc.

is it better to just ask God for forgiveness and just move on.
keep doing my 3 jobs and new career and never cheat again?
I don't wanna go to hell or not obey God or something.
I just dont know what to do... I dont know if its best to just move on and keep my 3 jobs and start new career and just keep it between God and I, or if its necessary to tell everyone what I've done. I also am certain I have ocd so im not sure if this is also making the situation worse" which im sure is".

I just feel like telling everyone the truth will be a never ending cycle of new things I feel I need to tell or something and cause un necessary issues
keep in mind driver thing "which im. not even sure if cheated" was like 9 years ago, high school was like 6 yrs ago.
3 jobs I have all acquired Dif times, one almost 4 yrs ago, one was a year ago, and another was a few months ago,

new career, i just finished the courses online etc
just gotta take an exam in person now
The other thing to is if I tell all 3 jobs and career everything I lied about and cheated etc

Then I will also say oh yeah I cheated in highschool and maybe on driving thing, not sure on driving though, is that even really necessary? Since it was so long ago

what would you legitimately do in my situation
Please let me know your advice

Sometimes I’ll feel I have reasons and feelings where I feel I’m supposed to tell everyone and other times I feel that I shouldn’t because it’s just gonna cause so many issues or something and I may lose jobs etc

I keep going back and forth wondering

Repent. Never cheat again. Move forward, without cheating from this day forward.

Joined2krist · Jun 25, 2019

Change your ways, don't cheat again, ask God to forgive you then move on. Keep all three jobs as long as you're doing them well and if you get the new one, thank God and work hard. God bless

JoshFL · Jun 25, 2019

I prayed and asked God what to do past few days and also last night, and I noticed after praying I ended up reading 2 of the contracts for 2 of the companies I work for, havent re read the 3rd one yet, and they said like giving false info or lying on application or something can be grounds for termination, i think there also talking about not giving your correct address etc, then i think to myself,...was God showing me that and I deserve to lose my jobs, for cheating quizzes or lying about past experience, I got my contract renewals for 2 of the companies, the Im talking about where I read the contracts last night, i got those contract renewals a few days ago and I signed them etc to continue working there because you get a contract renewal every 6 months

and then on top of that, I just dont remember all that I lied about etc, also today I prayed and I felt like it was the lord saying "go and sin no more"
and then when i looked up go, it says go means "quit" does the Lord want me to quit? all my jobs, all 3 jobs and stop pursuing current career

JoshFL · Jun 25, 2019

The thing is I cant tell if thats God talking or me just overthinking or something, my mind runs because I just got contract renewals in the middle of all this, was i supposed so sign them etc or quit ? and the "GO" thing really freaked me out,

Mel333 · Jun 25, 2019

JoshFL said:
I prayed and asked God what to do past few days and also last night, and I noticed after praying I ended up reading 2 of the contracts for 2 of the companies I work for, havent re read the 3rd one yet, and they said like giving false info or lying on application or something can be grounds for termination, i think there also talking about not giving your correct address etc, then i think to myself,...was God showing me that and I deserve to lose my jobs, for cheating quizzes or lying about past experience, I got my contract renewals for 2 of the companies, the Im talking about where I read the contracts last night, i got those contract renewals a few days ago and I signed them etc to continue working there because you get a contract renewal every 6 months

and then on top of that, I just dont remember all that I lied about etc, also today I prayed and I felt like it was the lord saying "go and sin no more"
and then when i looked up go, it says go means "quit" does the Lord want me to quit? all my jobs, all 3 jobs and stop pursuing current career

If he wants you to quit he would have said that.

"Go sin no more" means what it means. Keep the jobs, sin no more.

Try not to worry about it now. Just walk an honest life. Move forwards and forgive yourself as well as God has forgiven you through Christ on the cross.

God also communicates through other believers and the consensus is to repent, receive forgiveness, move forwards and keep the jobs and sin no more.

Having said that, no one is able to walk a sinless life. So that is why God through Christ is so amazing. Read some Romans

JoshFL · Jun 25, 2019

Mel333 said:
If he wants you to quit he would have said that.

"Go sin no more" means what it means. Keep the jobs, sin no more.

You'd be convicted within if he said to quit.

Try not to worry about it now. Just walk an honest life. Move forwards and forgive yourself as well as God has forgiven you through Christ on the cross.

God also communicates through other believers and the consensus is to repent, receive forgiveness, move forwards and keep the jobs and sin no more.

Having said that, no one is able to walk a sinless life. So that is why God through Christ is so amazing because he's able to help us to improve our character.

Thank you for your response!
You said Id be convicted within if he said to quit?
but I kinda do feel like i should quit.....
the "GO" thing really made feel that way even more...
but youre saying even if I feel that way, let it go and dont quit.
??

When you say repent, and receive forgiveness,

you are saying only tell God, not my jobs correct?

I guess it makes me feel like, if they knew i cheated id prob get fired or prob get in trouble, and because i dont say anything im constantly sinning or doing something wrong by not saying something.

and I feel because id prob get in trouble etc, wouldn that be wrong that im still working at all my jobs and career and not saying anything.

since God is a God of honestly, am i constantly and willfully sinning that I dont tell them?I guess it makes me feel like, if they knew i cheated id prob get fired or prob get in trouble, and because i dont say anything im constantly sinning or doing something wrong by not saying something.

and I feel because id prob get in trouble etc, wouldn that be wrong that im still working at all my jobs and career and not saying anything.

since God is a God of honestly, am i constantly and willfully sinning that I dont tell them?

anna ~ grace · Jun 25, 2019

JoshFL said:
Thank you for your response!
You said Id be convicted within if he said to quit?
but I kinda do feel like i should quit.....
the "GO" thing really made feel that way even more...
but youre saying even if I feel that way, let it go and dont quit.
??

When you say repent, and receive forgiveness,

you are saying only tell God, not my jobs correct?

Don't quit.

Just apologize to God, and be a good worker, and don't cheat in the future.

JoshFL · Jun 25, 2019

anna ~ grace · Jun 25, 2019

JoshFL said:
I guess it makes me feel like, if they knew i cheated id prob get fired or prob get in trouble, and because i dont say anything im constantly sinning or doing something wrong by not saying something.

and I feel because id prob get in trouble etc, wouldn that be wrong that im still working at all my jobs and career and not saying anything.

since God is a God of honestly, am i constantly and willfully sinning that I dont tell them?
..

No. I have lied on the job, too. And felt immediately sorry and uncomfortable about it.

If I ran and told my bosses at every step, I'd be fired. Sometimes God brings things to mind over and over to drive home for us how wrong it is, and how deeply He wants us to stop.

Not to urge us to tell folks what we've done wrong, specifically.

Hazelelponi · Jun 25, 2019

You know they could give you the exact same test that you took online, this time in person, and it will tell them all they need to know.

It's probably why they give people the online test..

Don't mess up your life.. you don't need to reveal this to anyone unless they point blank ask you, and I find it doubtful anyone ever will..

to be right with God ask His forgiveness, don't do it again. That's it.

Mel333 · Jun 25, 2019

JoshFL said:
Thank you for your response!
You said Id be convicted within if he said to quit?
but I kinda do feel like i should quit.....
the "GO" thing really made feel that way even more...
but youre saying even if I feel that way, let it go and dont quit.
??

When you say repent, and receive forgiveness,

you are saying only tell God, not my jobs correct?

Keep praying about it and sit still and rest.

Read some bible.

To make wise decisions you need to sit still in silence and talk to God.

I know you are confused but I cannot tell you what to do. You should know what to do. Ask for wisdom.

I'd really like it if you kept your jobs. I don't want you to quit. I want you to be free from your conscience being charged with sin.
Christ has died for this so that you would be free from guilt and to walk an honest life.

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