do I still have sin?

[ApostlePete]

I went to confession last saturday, no one was there. it was empty except for a few retirees.

one of my sins were "picturing married woman naked"..
is that enough or do I have to explain it more to GOD?

In the gospel it says that even looking at a married woman with lust is adultery but when should I stop thinking everything is a sin and think its just regular teenage hormones?

btw since no one goes to confession at my church the preist knows who I am and gives me the look of shame at sunday mass. should I go to a diff. church to confess and skip the shame?

2. also if you don't remember a sin does it still count against you?

 

[Dasdream]

Well just ask God for forgivness and help you get rid of those thoughts. Don't need to change churches or priests. God knows how you feel and what you think, you don't have to explain anything in detail, just ask for forgiveness.

2. No if you don't know that you are doing something wrong, God won't judge you for it.

 

[russmoon]

make your peace and give yourself a break

 

[shredhead320]

Talk to your pastor about it. If he is giving you a look of shame then he needs to be reminded that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Repent and make yourself right with God.

 

[Elijah2]

I went to confession last saturday, no one was there. it was empty except for a few retirees.

one of my sins were "picturing married woman naked"..
is that enough or do I have to explain it more to GOD?

In the gospel it says that even looking at a married woman with lust is adultery but when should I stop thinking everything is a sin and think its just regular teenage hormones?

btw since no one goes to confession at my church the preist knows who I am and gives me the look of shame at sunday mass. should I go to a diff. church to confess and skip the shame?

2. also if you don't remember a sin does it still count against you?

LUST is LUST, and if you are having a problem with LUST, then you are only human, and you are committing adultery.

Why are you picturing "married women"? Why not "unmarried women?"

Now you need to confess and repent your sin in the presence of God with another person, your pastor or another mature Christian, if you can, because if you do it that way, then you are being accountable.

So now you are worried about yourself being shameful. Now when you feel this way, then it means you are "proud", and pride is also a sin.

You need healing counselling, you need help my dear brother in Christ. I believe there is a lot more that needs to talked out.

All sin, knowingly or unknowingly, finally springs up into the heart, and sometimes comes out in bitterness.

Would you like to be set free from captivity?

It's okay for someone to tell you that if you have sinned and you didn't know that you sinned, then it will all okay with God. I am sorry my dear young brother in Christ, Satan knows, and so does his forces!

Ask our Lord Jesus Christ to show you all these unknown sins that you committed. I bet you will remember them, because they will come to you heart immediately, and you will shake your head trying to get rid of those memories.

Now if you ask our Lord, they will come to mind, and when they do, then write them down, and then confess them in detail to our Lord. If they keep on coming back then take it to the Lord again and with another brother in Christ. At the same time you need to take the ground back from the enemy, by telling Satan and his forces to get in Jesus' Name.

If you think I am bit harsh mate, then I'm being honest with you, and you can talk to me by PM if you like and we can set you free.

Love in Christ

 

[Reyanah]

Not unless the flesh is in control. If we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the lsts of the flesh. The fruits of the spirit or far different than the fruits of the flesh. In the flesh you reap destruction in the spirit you reap life.

 

[BoranJarami]

The protestant view of confession is much different then the Catholic view. We do not believe in the need to confess with a priest, but to do it directly to God. If you only wish to hear the Catholic view, then it might be best to have this thread moved to the Catholic section under congregation.

 

[Reyanah]

1 John1:9 If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us of ALL unrighteousness.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus who walk after the spirit and not the flesh. If youwalk after th old nature you will have problems but if you walk in the spirit you will not have the same problems you had before confessing.

The trick is read the bible believe it and do what it says...that simple.

 

[Radagast]

one of my sins were "picturing married woman naked"... when should I stop thinking everything is a sin and think its just regular teenage hormones?

As BoranJarami says, Protestants and Catholics differ a little on this, but let me try and give you a compromise view.

Number 1 -- of course it's a sin!

Number 2 -- Jesus died to forgive our sins, so they are all forgiven, including the one you're talking about. So forget about it.

Number 3 -- all Christians sin. The trick is to live our lives so as to sin less. Your priest would give you a "penance" that would help with that. For example, getting you to picture more spiritual things in your mind instead.

also if you don't remember a sin does it still count against you?

Yes, but Jesus also died to forgive those.

 

[ApostlePete]

I thought it is still a sin to lust after unmarried woman?..

 

[Catholic Wife]

It looks like you have gone to OBOB for other questions you've had, you might take this one there are well. Also, a recent entry in my blog is all about confession and examination of conscience. Just click on the word "Blog" below my username.


As for you questions, having urges and thought aren't sinful in themselves, it's what you do with them that becomes the problem. If a thought about a married woman comes into your mind and stop yourself as soon as you realize it, you are doing well. If you continue to indulge in the thought, you have allowed it to become sinful (by not stopping it). If you purposely think about this woman, you are sinning because you are coveting your neighbor's wife.

As for going to confession and forgetting to mention a particular sin, if it is an honest mistake you are still absolved. That is why during confession you say something similar to "For these and all the sins of my life I am sorry". If you still want to confess it, you definitely can do so the next time you go to confession.

 

[1Newcreation]

I went to confession last saturday, no one was there. it was empty except for a few retirees.

one of my sins were "picturing married woman naked"..
is that enough or do I have to explain it more to GOD?

In the gospel it says that even looking at a married woman with lust is adultery but when should I stop thinking everything is a sin and think its just regular teenage hormones?

btw since no one goes to confession at my church the preist knows who I am and gives me the look of shame at sunday mass. should I go to a diff. church to confess and skip the shame?

2. also if you don't remember a sin does it still count against you?

Hi Apostlepete,

For your peace of mind, I will let you know that we can talk directly to the Lord and confess.
Read 1John 1:9 as already quoted in one of your replies.
Believe the Word of God and trust Christ and you will be set free.

We have all lusted, so I don't think anyone is exempt of this. And lust is lust, at any age, so being a teenager with hormones, is not a valid excuse to why entertaining these lustful thoughts might be ok.

There are many scriptures about our thoughts.

2Corinthians 10:5 "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ"

Phil 4:8 " Finally brothers
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is praiseworthy or excellent
think about such things"

We need the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit to help us with many things, without Jesus Christ it is impossible to overcome our sinful thoughts and actions by our flesh, and no-one can forgive us, cleanse us and set us free from sin other than Jesus Christ. Just ask Him.

1newcreation

 

[IXOYE5]

I thought it is still a sin to lust after unmarried woman?..

Hello ApostlePete,

I judge you not but speak to you as a brother in Christ,


Maybe it is time to start turning your Christian Life around, to really know who God, Jesus Christ the Son of God and His Gift the Holy Spirit.

Christianity is more than the flesh of a man, it is more that the carnal mind, it is more that going to confession, it is more the letter of the law or doctrine we read and study. Christianity goes beyond the wisdom of man and His thoughts.


Christianity is the very being of the man that God has called by Grace! This Grace and calling was a free gift to you. And running down the street or going to another place of fellowship to talk to a man about your sins will be in vain. Jesus Christ is your mediator toward God confess to Him. God has called you to Worship Him in Spirit and Truth for He is Spirit and must be worshiped in Spirit. But this is a free choice every living Soul on this earth must make once we take that First breath of Life and are called of God by His Saving Grace through Jesus Christ Our Lord.


The Choice is yours, you know Sin, for you are created in the image of God. You must contain yourself or get married to your own spouse. Yet doing so will hinder your work for God. If you want to serve God and have Eternal Life and you put your hand to the Plow and looking forward will be a straight and narrow path, yet looking back will make unfit for the Kingdom of God.


Seek His Wisdom, Knowledge, and His will your own salvation is to be worked out with God alone. No man can give you the Saving Grace or forgive your sin accept the Son of God Himself through your Faith, putting off the old man and the carnal flesh, being born again and serve Him in Truth and Faith from your Heart.

Bless you Friend, and may His Peace, and knowledge give you understanding to Walk and Live in His Spirit of Truth through His Son Jesus Christ the Hope of Our Salvation.

 

[gabrielListens]

Pray to Jesus for forgiveness. He has the power to forgive. He gave that power to his disciples, and it was handed down to priests but we can pray to Jesus for forgiveness.

In John 8, Jesus forgives the adultress:
John 8:10-11
Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
"No one, sir," she said.

"Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."

 

[Dace]

I thought it is still a sin to lust after unmarried woman?..

being a Christain isn't being without sin, the difference is that your sins are forgiven! Lust is a sin full stop, but if you've believed and accepted Jesus as your saviour then that sin is forgiven

 

[ApostlePete]

I was taught that Going to a preist for confession had more "weight" than doing it in your room alone.

looks like the Preist will know be by how much weight I put on the pew

 

[shredhead320]

Don't be sad because of a man's thoughts - the only one who it matters what they think is God! And through the acceptance of Jesus you are perfect. Hebrews 10:14, "By one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." That's my favorite verse! WIth Jesus in your life you are FOREVER perfect! All your sins are forgiven - just turn from them! That is the key! Don't let what your priest thinks of you change your perception of your forgiveness. Forgiveness does not come from the priest but from God. I hope that helps.

Evan