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I committed a slightly mortal sin and I feel horrible for it. I don't feel worthy of love or forgiveness; I feel distanced from family, but not comfortable enough to talk to them about it.

Patti

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There is only one unforgivable sin, and that's blaspheming the Holy Spirit. I'm sure you haven't done that, or you wouldn't even be worried about it. Whatever it is that you've done, no matter how bad you think it might be, take it to God. It's not near as bad as you think it is, believe me. God can forgive anything. Jesus died for our sins. I assure you that I am all too familiar with feeling unworthy of love or forgiveness for the things I've done. Actually, none of us deserve forgiveness, that's why Jesus died for us. We all sin. Sometimes we do some really big sins. But Jesus still intercedes for us. God bless you.

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If I have not committed a mortal sin, why do I feel guilty?

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It's normal to feel guilty after committing a sin. You've done something wrong/against your morals, and you now feel bad for doing so. Pray for forgiveness from God, and then bring yourself into a mindset where you are ready to forgive yourself for sinning.

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What if I'm not Christian but I really feel guilty and I want to move on?

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Try checking out the article How to Accept Past Mistakes .

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I repented from my sinful ways and I've been going good, but I mistakenly went back and I feel so guilty. What can I do?

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Don't be too hard on yourself; we're only human, and we all falter from time to time. What's important is that you're on the right track. If your church offers penance, you should do that and confess your sins. Asking God for forgiveness is the best way to have a cleaner soul, and continue trying to better your ways.

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What if I don't know if I have commited a sin but I feel guilty. How am I supposed to list my sins to the Lord if I don't know what sins I have committed?

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The best thing to do is to ask for forgiveness whether unknowingly or knowingly and ask God to help you.

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Can God forgive us for trying to look for solutions on our own and he gives us solutions. Living with a financée that you have been engaged in church is it a sin?

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God can forgive for he is the forgiver of all sins. The only sin that is unforgivable is blaspheming the holy spirit.

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