hello, i am a young teenager who is a strong faithfull member. But i struggle from same-sex attraction. i want to live as faithfull as possible what should I do?
2006-11-26 08:24:20 · 7 answers · asked by lkfan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Contact Evergreen International. They will be able to give you a lot of help.
This is a very hard challenge and it will be a difficult road. One thing I suggest is to not try to figure it out with all the different theories of men. There is a lot of political garble out there that can easily confuse a person. Stay with good books by people you trust, ie, the prophets and those that support them.
Also, talk to people about this. Often you feel secluded in this trial, you shouldn't. Remember that many people have these feelings and you will be surprised where help can be found. Talk to your parents, to your Bishop, and possibly to any close friends you trust. The more open you are about this, the less lonely you will feel.
Good luck, pray often, and don't give up. I know that this is hard, but it isn't impossible to live a happy life!
2006-11-26 08:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by AT 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't let yourself be trapped in the pitfalls of today's society. Pray to your Heavenly Father, ask him for help to overcome your trial. One thing that has always given me comfort is the Lord would never let you be tempted above that which he knew you could not resist.
1 Cor. 10: 13
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
He will help you if you ask for it. Talk to your church leaders and even bishop. There was also a talk this past conference about same-gender attraction and have also been talks in the past. Try reading "Same Gender Attraction" by Dallin H Oaks. Talking about it to others will help and also, don't put yourself in any situation where you can "act" on your attraction...avoid the very appearance of evil.
Good luck.
2006-11-27 16:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having thoughts or feelings of same sex attraction are not neccessarily sin. Acting on those thoughts is sinful. Do not be deceived by anyone who tells you otherwise. The bible clearly says that men should not have relations with other men.
You should definitely seek spiritual counseloing and perhaps preofessional counseling but I would recommend counseling by someone who is a christian. Otherwise you might get mis guided by someone who could care less about your religious convictions
2006-11-26 16:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by songndance1999 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't care who it is, but you should find someone within the church you can talk to; talk to your bishop if you feel comfortable with him. There are many people who experience feelings of same sex attraction, and it doesn't necessarily translate into being gay. It is important to understand who you are and also what the purpose of life is. If you have conviction about the purpose of life and our role as mortal beings it will be much easier to live your life as you determine you want to. It is important that you are comfortable with who you are. Additionally, if you have had issues with pornography and those types of things I would try and remove that from your life, as they tend to lead to issues like the one's you are dealing with.
There are plenty of people who you can talk to, so don't feel you are alone.
Good luck.
2006-11-27 17:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I commend you for your faithfulness and strength
I wonder if you can speak to your Relief Society President or your Bishop or a close Family member or friend.
2006-11-26 16:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by righteous992003 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey kiddo - all Mormons ARE LDS.
Mormons are the people, LDS is the church
Pray, Pray, Pray.
2006-11-26 16:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by Mav here! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
call the live prophecy your church is the only live one.
they sayed gordon , something like that
talk to a misionery guy or lady
2006-11-26 16:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋