Can I be forgiven?

Question

I am a Catholic and have looked at pornogrophy on the internet several times but have now stopped. Is there any way I can be forgiven without going to Confession?

Answer 1

Yes! You already are forgiven. The only one you need to confess to is God who has already forgiven you and loves you.

There is no point system with God. Being a christian is not about trying to be something perfect. If it was then we would all fail. Being a christian is about having a real and sincere relationship with Jesus Christ, and letting Him be the Lord of your life.

Answer 2

The Catholic Church has lessened its emphasis on confession in recent decades. I'm not sure what the official doctrine is at the moment, but I think if you feel its really important to seek forgiveness on this, you should confess to a priest. They are bound to keep silent about it, and I can promise you won't be telling him something he hasn't heard before. Perhaps you should also ask your priest about when you should confess. He is an expert on the subject, after all.

Answer 3

The Bible dose not require one to confess to another man. It requires one to pray alone, even in a closet, with a true heart. Confess to GOD.
In Matthew Jesus said he was not here to start a new religion; but to fix the Jewish one. And it stayed that way for a while.
In 305/6AD, 29 men decided to NOT obey all Jesus had said and start a new religion. That is Catholic today. They won't even admit to their correct age. And why so many other churches broke off from them looking for truth. They even removed the second commandment requiring you/us all to pray only to God and nobody else.
But if you confess you have to really mean it that you won't again. It says to be a Christian we must not sin anymore, the best we can. And go out and help others.

Answer 4

here's the grind if u r catholic then it seems that you should be a catholic. the rest of us get forgiven by asking in prayer and the Bible does not say one needs to do more, but either you believe your chuch has it right or you do not. Perhaps it would be a good idea to think on that and I suggest u read your Bible as well.

Answer 5

1 Timothy 2:5 states that Jesus Christ is our mediator and John 14:13-14 say to pray in Jesus name. 1 John 1:6-9 speaks about sinning and forgiveness. Verse 9 states, “if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins”. Matthew 6:9-15 (the model prayer taught by Jesus) we are instructed to ask for our sins to be forgiven. These verses show that you can ask Jesus to forgive you from your sin, and He will forgive you. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Here is a website which may be of help to you.
Yes, you definitely can be forgiven. I'd like to recommend an online course for you that deals with this subject.

It's called "Setting Captives Free" and is designed for those who seek freedom from addiction to pornography. There is no charge for this course and it is Biblically based and includes someone to mentor you through overcoming your addiction. You can be set free from the addiction and God will definitely forgive you, if you earnestly seek to turn away from Pornography.

http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/home/our_courses.php

Answer 7

it is part of that adultery command, but it is up to your conscience. Actually, you are exhorted to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in all matters, so take it up with the Holy One.

I'm sure the HS will tell you in a nicer way than any person could.

edit (although our Christian brothers and sisters are advising that only God can forgive, perhaps what your soul seeks is absolution, not forgiveness. Absolution can only be given by a priest.) (~Matt 9: 6-8)

Answer 8

do you recall the story of the lady caught in adultery?
YOU ARE FORGIVEN..already...before YOU DID IT!
why?
ok..did the blood already shed on the cross 2000 years ago? YES..does HE has to do it again? NO>
it is finish.
believe this..is what FAITH is..FAITH is a VERB..not a noun.
it is action.
the scriptures said..YOU confess to GOD..your FATHER
repent of your sins..GO one step farther..ask HIM..to EMPOWER YOU...spiritually..NOT to do it again.
and by FAITH..that HE heard you..by faith on HIS FAITHFULNESS to HIS CHILDREN..
GOD will honor YOU..if U believe HE heard you..and U believe HE gonna HELP YOU to resist the thoughts..the temptation..ect.
I been there myself..it's a monster sort of spiritual thing.
it's seek to be thought about.
just the thought..is HOW it come back.
and obeying the thought..is HOW STRONGHOLD moves in.
and feeding the thoughts by wrong action..is HOW that kind of spirit and flesh UNITE..and bring havoc in your life.

NO..you do not need to confess to a priest..JESUS is your HIGH PRIEST above the locak priest..did you not know.
I am a priest?/preacher/teacher/prayer incessor.
you see..CHRIST is in YOU and ME..and when we fellowship with the TRUTH.in love wisdom..ect..that is GOD in us..giving the truth..that is CHRIST..in us..who is the high priest talking to you..about spiritual matters.
U understand? good.
UNTED the body of Christ become..the healthier the body become..and stronger we become too.
a body is like 2 arms.2 legs.2 hands..2 feet.ect.and the blood circulate far and near..the WORD oF GOD.is the BLOOD that heals..the body of CHRIST.
ACCEPT his FORGIVENESS..HE foreknew of it, before it happen.
HE knows our weakness as humans..you can set up your computer to make it harder to see the sites..somewhat..at least it slow us down..flirting with it..is just as bad..don't flirt with it..it's a trap..be cold about these sort of things..and it will just fade away..of course rated R movies is NOT WISE at all..be HOLY..for CHRIST lives in you..HE loves you, before U were born, he will always loves you, till you depart from the earthly body, precense in heaven..with HIM..long life he promised to us.Ps.90.
so take care. [e-mail] is my addy.

Answer 9

You can go directly to God the Father for forgiveness no middle man ( who is a sinner also ) needed . God knows what's in your heart if your serious , he will not be mocked , Galatians 6:7. Have you ever read the bible ? If not , get a King James bible and start in the new testament , your eyes will be opened .

Answer 10

You are already forgiven the minute you ask for it. However, if you need to discuss it with your priest, it would be a good idea to do just that.