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I am scared to ask my parents for forgiveness. What should I do?

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Your parents love you no matter what. Ask for forgiveness. Tell them what you did wrong and how you will fix it.

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Can God/The Lord forgive me for watching porn?

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Yes, God loves us and He knows that one day we will turn to Him. God ALWAYS forgives us if we ask for forgiveness. Yes, porn is a sin, but God can forgive you and help you to stop if you ask Him to.

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Will God forgive me if I commit a sin and repeat it even if I already asked for forgiveness?

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Of course He will. He understands that you struggle. Remember that Jesus experienced temptation and saw people struggle, so he understands. He will forgive you.

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Will God forgive me if I steal?

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Yes, god will forgive you. He loves you, and this is what the atonement is for. However, the atonement is not everything. If we pray and ask for forgiveness, God will forgive us if we do our best to make things right again and try to refrain from sinning in the future.

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How many times do I ask for forgiveness if I keep committing the same sin?

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Always ask God for forgiveness - every time you commit the sin. God will always forgive you. He understands that we are all human and we make mistakes. Do your best to learn from your mistake and do not use the guarantee of his forgiveness as a license to sin.

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Can God forgive me for having an abortion?

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Yes, he can forgive anything.

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Will God forgive me for masturbating after resolving not to do it again?

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God will forgive you if you repent in your heart and try not to do it again. Ask God to send his Holy Spirit to you to help you resist the temptation.

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Should I ask forgiveness from the person I've wronged before I ask God for forgiveness?

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Asking forgiveness from the person you've wronged is crucial. Then you should ask for God's forgiveness and promise you'll try harder not to repeat the sin.

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Do I have to tell my parents about my sin if the sin is watching porn?

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You don't necessarily have to tell them, but being honest may make you feel better in the long run. If you do decide to tell them, explain gently, ask that they forgive you, and see if they would be willing to help you learn from the sin.

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Can I ask God to apologize to me and ask me for forgiveness for allowing babies to be born with incurable diseases?

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No. You ask God for forgiveness, never the other way around. It is okay to be angry at God if you feel like you're dealing with unfair challenges. God will forgive you for your anger. However, a much more productive idea would be to focus your energy on the things you have in your life to be grateful for.

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I have caused two abortions and after going for confession, I still feel guilty of my sin. Please show me what to do to totally receive forgiveness from God

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If you pray to God and repent and ask for forgiveness, you will be totally forgiven. Any guilt left after that is not from God. Instead, make sure you are on birth control so this won't happen again.

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Isn't there an unforgivable sin?

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According to Mark 3:28-30, the only unforgivable sin is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit.

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Can God forgive me for swearing with his name?

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Yes, he can. God can forgive you for anything.

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How can I know that I'm forgiven by God?

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You just have to believe that he has forgiven your sins through his grace and forgive yourself.

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Do I have to feel guilty if I broke somebody's heart by dating his friend instead of him?

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No. Some may say it is 'natural' to feel guilty when we cause someone else pain; this is called empathy or sympathy, depending on your feelings. However, continuing to feel guilty for a choice you made can actually do more harm. You made a choice that was right for yourself, and you shouldn't apologize or feel bad about that. In the future, be upfront and honest with anyone who may have such feelings for you as to not lead them on.

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Can God forgive me for every sin?

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Yes, God will forgive you for any and all sins as long as you repent.

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Can I apologize to God or Jesus sincerely without going to a priest?

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Yes, you can apologize and repent without going through a human priest.

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Will He forgive me for being in love with a married man?

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God can forgive even the worst of sinners. He already did that (1 Timothy 1:15-16). He will grant His forgiveness when someone repents. He can forgive anyone.

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Will God forgive incest?

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God will forgive all who come to Him in repentance and faith. He can forgive anyone. But that doesn't mean we can keep sinning, we have to do what God wants. Forgiveness comes from God, given to the repentant heart.

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Will God forgive me if I secretly love a boy?

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God forgives all sins except for blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, so yes, he will forgive you. Also, loving someone is not a sin.

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Can God forgive me for spending a whole night with my cousin and doing wrong?

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God grants His forgiveness to those who repent. Think about this: if God can forgive the worst of sinners (Paul was, according to 1 Timothy 1:15-16). If He can forgive the worst, He can forgive anyone else.

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Can I write out my sins in a journal?

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Writing down your sins can be a good way to recognize them in your every day life, so yes, this can be a good exercise for you.

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Will God forgive me for drinking alcohol after baptism?

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Yes, he can forgive anything.

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Can God forgive me for my sins and for being disobedient?

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Absolutely. God grants mercy for anyone who chooses to accept it, and He has all authority to do so. Jesus made the blind see, let the lame walk, died with all the sins of the world on His shoulders, and rose from the dead. God CAN forgive you and He WILL. That's what Jesus died for.

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Do I have to baptize myself before confessing to a priest?

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No, you don't. You can even confess your sins privately to God if that makes you feel more comfortable.

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Why does the New Testament seem to give us so much leeway? It's almost like we can do anything we feel and then ask forgiveness later, over and over.

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While we can always ask God for forgiveness, it is wrong to think, "I'll sin now and repent later." We will all make mistakes, but we must be truly sorry when asking for forgiveness. By doing whatever we want and deciding to just ask for forgiveness later, we are not showing integrity or obedience to Christ.

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Does it matter who I ask for forgiveness from first, the person I wronged or God?

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I don't think it matters too much who you ask for forgiveness from first. What is most important is the repentance in your heart. It might help to ask God first since He can give you the words to speak when asking the other person for forgiveness.

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How do I help a sick person say a "repentance prayer"?

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"Heavenly Father, in your grace and mercy, You have provided forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation to all whose faith is in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lead us from the paths of sin to repentance and humility, trusting in Your Word and promises, in Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen."

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Can God forgive me for sleeping with my cousin and lying to my mom?

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Yes, if you ask for forgiveness from your cousin and your mom, then ask God for forgiveness and be sincere in all three.

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Is being overweight a sin?

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Being overweight is not a sin, but gluttony is. So make sure you are eating a healthy diet and not overeating (both for the sake of your health and your soul).

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