If you are a christian and you willingfully continue to disobey, will God continually forgive you?

Question

I have a boyfriend of 10 years with whom I have had five children with, but he does not want marriage. Being a Christian, will God forgive me for premarital sex over and over, even though I know it is against him?

I know in my heart that the Holy Spirit lives within me, God has been calling me back to him for quiet some time now. My faith in God is of no doubt to me. I truely love my boyfriend, and have for 10 years. But to all of you who have said that the Lord expects his children to obey his commandments and live only for him, I believe I will give you all the best answer because I know you are right. I can no longer be half a Christian. And if I didn't feel so much guilt I would not have asked this question. thank you and God Bless.

Answer 1

I guess it comes down to this: Are you willing to choose your boyfriend over God?

Because, from what it seems, that's the choice you'll eventually have to make.

Answer 2

WOW.... I say this because in all gentleness I want to say, "is there no extent to which people will not delude themselves?"

First if you are Christian... you will NOT continue to disobey God on the same matter. It is moot whether God forgives you at this point. You are not in repentance... so no God does not forgive you.
You have not gotten to the place of seeking His forgiveness.

Now as to the "premarital" sex. This is not premarital sex. It is sex outside the bonds of marriage. You are not married, ain't about to be married any time soon, and are highly likely never to be married. Not to this man or any other... for these reasons.
1) After 10yrs if he has not willingly married you he is not likely ever going to willingly marry you.
2) After 10yrs why should he marry you. He has all the benefits without any of the legal obligations!
3) The likely hood of another man wanting to take on 5 children from a previous relationship is slim. Unless, you get involved in a church where you can learn to make wise decisions for yourself and your children.

This is an excellent time to get real and honest with yourself and God.
Do you really belong to God? If you really aren't Christian, just admit it... then get with it! Choose God... and then let Him manage your life!
Are you really behaving in your best interest and the best interest of your children?

Answer 3

Before man came up with that old piece of paper we call a marriage certificate, God, Himself was the One to ordain a marriage. The two of you become one through children, at least in the form of flesh. Think about it. The child has genes from both of you. You and your boyfriend or husband can never actually become one flesh. You only do this through your offspring. What makes you think that God has to see a piece of paper in order for you to be considered maried? I am Christian and I am married according to the law of man and God but I still think that God doesn't go by man's laws and obviously enough, man doesn't often even TRY to go by God's laws. It is hard to know the mind of God but if I were you I would be thankful the father even stayed with you and God willing, some day he will agree with you on that man's legality issue so you can feel more at peace with yourself. Blessings! :) I'm sure thankful that most of you aren't their judge and the author and finisher of The Word ! You're ruthless. You all act like she's a great big sinner and most of the ones who are the harshest are the ones who are doing far worse than either her or her boyfriend. Remember, that's exactly the way He'll be judging you. God's not out looking for someone to zap each day. Getting real close to molechism if you ask me.

Answer 4

Well, if we go strictly according to the Christian religion, God will forgive you any number of times, as long as you truly repent, and make an effort to stop the "sinful" behavior.

However, I think all of this is a bit silly :). I think it's wonderful that you're in a 10 year relationship with someone that you love, and that you two have five children that you're raising together.

It's not necessary to strictly follow the bible word-for-word. I know that most Christians look at the bible as more of a set of guidelines than actual rules. If you wish for something to guide your life, then use the bible if that's what you want, but don't let following the rules and ideologies in there strictly consume your life. The book was written thousands of years ago, and times have changed since then :).

Answer 5

Repentance involves forsaking the sin.

Repentance includes the following elements. (I will only elaborate on two elements.)

1. Faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
2. Sorrow for sin.
3. Confession. (Proverbs 28:13.)

- Essential to forgiveness is a willingness to disclose fully to your Heavenly Father all that you have done. Kneel before Him in humble prayer, acknowledging, your sins. Confess your shame and guilt, and then plead for help.

4. Abandonment of sin.

- Although confession is an essential element of repentance, it is not enough. The Lord has said, "By this ye may know if a man (or woman) repenteth of his (or her) sins--behold, he(or she) will confess them and forsake them." (D&C 58:43).
-Maintain an unyielding, permanent resolve that you will never repeat the transgression. When you keep this commitment, you will never experience the pain of that sin again.

5. Restitution.
6. Righteous living.

Joseph Smith once said, "Daily transgression and daily repentance is not that which is pleasing in the sight of God."

Answer 6

For one, it relies upon on what church you flow to. no longer each church follows an identical beliefs or have an identical teachings, inspite of in the adventure that they are Christian church homes. a million Corinthians 11: 3- 10 provides a lady permission to talk in church in the adventure that they have got their head coated. It replaced right into a rule given by technique of Paul because the church because they Christians contained in the church were new Christians. In a million Corinthians 14:33-35 Paul replaced the regulations because the church grew to develop into disorderly. there is not any passage that tells you to ignore what isn't possible contained in the society on the instantaneous. The Christians faith is a cafeteria type of life, the position you are able to opt for to adhere to at least one rule and overlook about the different. As I suggested in the previous, no longer each church adheres to the regulations. those everybody is termed pretend brethren (2 Corinthians 11:13)

Answer 7

Basically you are asking if you sin and you continue to disobey and ignore Gods` laws` and live like the world lives , can you still get into heaven ?.. No , God will not "continue" to forgive you . You are putting to many worldly things before your Faith and Obedience in God . Re-read The Ten Commandments , and keep in mind they are not The Ten Suggestions....-....Romans 1 : 28... And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge , God "gave them over" to a reprobate mind , to do those things which are not convenient. ***Romans 2 : 12 - 13... For as many as have sinned without the law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law.. For not the "hearers" of the law are just before God , but the "doers" of the law shall be justified. There is no gray area in Gods` wishes for you , it is either white or black . May God grant you the knowledge to rededicate yourself to Him . Blessings for the best for you !!

Answer 8

You already seem to have the marriage bond in the eyes of God without the public testimony and commitment (Common Law Marriage) legally but I believe God honors faithfulness and commitment to one man if thats the case.

God is for you and your family. There maybe some consequences to you and your family because of your husbands unwillingness to publicly commit to you. If he is a Christian he should step up to his position as a husband and a father. It can hinder many blessings God has for him and cause Gods discipline which is rarely pleasant.

Answer 9

Hopefully you'll will get married one day rite??Although you'll haven't taken vows in front of the altar,the fact that you'll r dating one another for 10 years seems like your love for 1 another is really understanding and strong..
God's love for us is beyond our understanding..unconditional...and the fact that you are conscious of your sin is more than enough for Him..Still try to convince your boyfriend about Marriage...I sing in the choir,for weddings too...It's the most beautiful sacrament!!very powerful..

Answer 10

You typically need to apologize to God AND change your ways (repent) in order to receive forgiveness.

Your present living arrangement appears to prevent that.