Likely the most embarassing sins that you had done in the past.? or just state some common sins or simple ones?
2007-09-12 15:39:22 · 16 answers · asked by Äcorn (`.~) 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
always thought this and praying are so selfish...I guess we feel better but doesnt God already know everything
so whom are we telling--someone who already knows??
I dont get it, I guess it is just a way for us to feel better
GL
2007-09-12 15:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Man of Ideas 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It won't be an acceptable confession if I witheld things from the priest. My sins would not be forgiven. So I always say, "there may be other sins that I can not recall right now so I ask for your absolution for those sins too."
2007-09-12 22:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are confessing our sins to Christ through the Priest. The Priest is just the Mediator. Confession guarantess the forgiveness of sins! We are to confess generally all our sins, we must examine our conscience fully before going to confession inorder to recieve forgiveness for those sins. God bless.
And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. "If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained." John 20:22-23
2007-09-12 22:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
All serious or "mortal" sins must be confessed, or you're just wasting your time, as only ONE unconfessed and unforgiven mortal sin is enough to possibly land you in hell.
Those who insist on confessing directly to God won't know whether he's accepted their apology until Judgment Day, while Catholics enjoy God's absolute assurance of forgiveness right here and right now, courtesy of his authentic church.
Which do you think is the better deal?
2007-09-13 05:51:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, did youknow that God rent the veil to the altar. Jesus Christ was the ultimate sacrifice... He is the high preist. You confess your sins to no mortal man but to the one true high priest Jesus Christ. Catholics fall under the old law (covenant) . That was the purpose of him dieing on the cross. Mark 15:38, Heb.9:8,24; 10:19-22
2007-09-12 23:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by The Chosen One 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian so I confess my sins directly to God through Jesus my Lord. Why should I tell a priest that can't know anything about the Word of God or he would not be impersonating God.
2007-09-12 22:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by mesquiteskeetr 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What then is the priest going to do for you ???
I confess my sins to God. He is the only one who can forgive them.
2007-09-12 22:52:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sacramental Confession is intended for our serious sins.
If you're going to conceal them, what would be the point?
God knows everything anyway, so why conceal them?
The whole point is to examine your conscience.
If you don't acknowledge the sin, how can you be forgiven?
The priest isn't going to be shocked, or even remember.
He's heard everything before.
2007-09-12 22:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to confess to a priest. You confess your sins to God. As long as you are sincere and repent, believe and accept Jesus as your personal saviour, you will be save.
2007-09-12 22:45:21 · answer #9 · answered by roselyn m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the denomination that your church is under. I believe (if I'm not mistaken) that Catholics believe in confessing sins to a priest, but I personally don't... I confess my sins to God in prayer and ask Him directly for forgiveness. :-)
Each to their own, though!
2007-09-12 22:44:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just the ones I want, the others I keep to my self. Some sins are worth taking to the grave, it's only bwt me and god...
2007-09-12 22:46:07 · answer #11 · answered by Mojitabean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋