IM a young male who by the grace of God got saved. And after a repeated process of being on track i backslid. I use to preach to my younger peers and even the mutual and older of me, but the same things i went against i fell back to. Its like my life is repeating the same things i use to do in my past.God has tookin me away from smoking marijuanna and drinking, but i found my self right back drinking heavy.i smoked a joint or two but found it very unstable for me to make it a on-going thing because all i can seem to think about was death and where would i go for disrespecting not just Jesus but ultimatlly myself. especially after saying to God i wouldn't do it again. i have became a fornicator,a lier,a thief,an adulter, and probly more. but i have a concience still because i feel bad for what i do and feel i need forgivness. i dont know what to do it feels like im trap in this sin.It seems like i let the best of the world and it's vanities get a hold on me. Is God still going to 4give?
2006-06-20 21:22:43 · 16 answers · asked by trufate7 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God will always forgive you. Repent. Incidentally, the word "repent" means to turn back. So, really it means, as Jesus said "go, and sin no more." You know as well as I do that Jesus wouldn't tell you to do something that you couldn't do without His help. Cry out to Him, and He will help you out of your situation.
2006-06-20 21:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that you are doing God's work. Jesus came to save us from our sins, but you have taken that task upon yourself. Anytime you say , "I will never do it again." it is guaranteed that your will because you have put yourself "I" into the picture where Christ wants to be. What is it that overcomes the world, our faith, not our works. Your situation may be quite complicated because there are a number of reasons why these things happen. The most common reason is that we have people in our lives that we can't forgive, and Jesus said that if we do not forgive others, neither will our Father in heaven forgive us. Without forgiveness you can't get cleansing (See 1 John 1). Search your life to see if there is anyone you have not fully forgiven. Or just start to pray and God will bring to your mind the one you need to make things right with. Anyway check out my web site, and if you think I am on the right track email me and let me know if I can help. http://www.geocities.com/bwrobinsonca
2006-06-21 04:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You chose these things. God has forgiven. But you have not forgiven and risen above them, and thus what suffering you still have coming is yours, by choice. God isn't going to hit you with a lightning bolt or send you to hell.
You've already chosen all the suffering yourself.
When you get tired of suffering, you'll stop. No excuses, no claims of being "weak", or "backsliding", or whatever will make any difference at all. Either you do it, or you don't. None of these things can ever be forgotten, and you sell a part of yourself cheaply every time. You feel it. You know it.
There is no return from this, like a person who has dug a hole in his back yard and then asks the landlord to forgive it.
They still have to live in the back yard and deal with the big hole even if forgiven. Even if they fill it in, there is still evidence of a hole, and they can build from there and make it flat or even build it up, but not if they keep digging.
You're digging yourself deeper, not out.
Your choice.
Good luck. Forgiveness is not enough. Choose. And if you fall, recognize that you chose that, take responsibility, not guilt.
You can't control your arm by pretending it's not really "you".
You can't control your life by making excuses for such behavior and depending on forgiveness to get a real life.
We'll be looking for you to make it on your own. He'll be watching and helping when you aren't looking, but concentrating on making yourself the kind of man you can respect.
2006-06-21 04:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God's forgiveness is without end, there is no way that He will not forgive you if you ask for forgiveness with a sincere heart. It takes time for a person to correct their short comings, but if you pray continually for guidance and the will to reject what you know is sinful then there is still a way to prevent yourself from falling into the same sinful cycle. For some of your addictions, there are support groups that you can join, help from others who have been through the same experiences can be the best thing for anyone who feels that they can't do it on their own. In all honesty, we as a people, can't prevent ourselves from sinning on our own, that is another thing that prayer is for. Trust in God, believe that he will be there for you and will help you, and you may find that he will direct you towards the right path.
2006-06-21 04:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by kennet_foray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is still hope. There is a reason for your struggle and for your frustration. And there is an appropriate response. God is not finished with you. God will restore what you have lost and wants you to be close to him and delivered from this, but that deliverance and freedom only comes through Jesus, walking with Him, being filled by Him, with His strength.
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2006-06-21 04:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by vendredi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good thing that you still have a concience, God's mercy is unending each time we ask He forgives becomes Christ was tempted like us too. The Bible says that "He's is gracious to forgive".
Take note: you are forgiven by faith, first you have to believe that He has forgiven you...because He truly (since He has said in His Word that He will, God doesn't lie).
Then you have to forsake your sins, studying the Bible daily is a great help in this regard as it helps you keep track of things that are right and wrong and how God feels about every action and decision we are about to take. Pray, rely on Him, you can not do it on your own.
Also do not "forsake the gathering of the brethren". It's important to worship in a Bible believing church and interract with ppl with like faith and who are like minded in the Christian regard.
2006-06-21 05:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Concoction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, God will forgive.
Being a thief or adulterer are sins to repent of and turn away from. The drinking and marijuanna are problems for you only if you have become addicted.
2006-06-21 04:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by onelm0 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u weren't forgiven, God wouldn't have saved u... He wants u to have another chance cuz he knowz u're a good man deep inside. If u have adressed him from all ur heart n gave him ur word about stopping ur bad habits, it's certainly cuz u need his help, n he knows that. God is always with u, n he will never leave u... But do try stopping ur bad habits n try finding an occupation or some sort of hobby that can keep ur bad ideas away n stop them from controling ur every step... God bless u ! :) U're safe
2006-06-21 04:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U R STILL A HUMAN NOT DEVIL coz u know what u r doing is wrong & u have overcome from a very difficult situation.this shows that u r a tough guy that can do n y thing .
hopes never die .it"ll be there till u r alive
2006-06-21 04:32:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is the FORGIVER. If u are truely sorry for u sins and u are comitted to become better, then yes.
2006-06-21 04:43:20 · answer #10 · answered by 3ajeeba_q8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋