Bible Question: I have sinned against God AFTER accepting Jesus into my heart by marrying two different men. My first husband led me to believe that he was headed in the same direction as me...I was young and naive at the time. Years later I fell in love with another man and told my husband. I moved out and had sex with this man prior to marriage. He is a Mormon. We are now married. Have I lost my salvation? I love my husband dearly and fear that I have made God so mad that I'm no longer saved. Some might say that since I did these things that I was NEVER saved, but I honestly don't believe that. However, in the bible it says something like "be careful not to lose your salvation". If I have lost my salvation, is there any "way" to get it back? I have recently started going back to church on a regular basis and have been involved with the members a lot more. I know that what I did was wrong, but still followed my sinful desires (unfortunately). I don't know if the Spirit is convicting me of this, if I'm convicting myself, or if the devil is giving me a guilt trip. Please help! I feel lost, ashamed, and don't know what to do. Sometimes I wish I were dead. Also, my family is making it difficult for me. I know that there are consequences for sin, but I can't take back what I've already done. Like I said, I do love my husband. Am I supposed to divorce him to show true repentence? Please advise. Thanks! dat |
Bible Answer: dat God is full of mercy and grace. We have all sinned since the time we recieved Jesus as our Lord and Savior. To think that God would not forgive us is going against what God teaches us about Himself. Peter denied, Thomas doubted as well as the others. Paul struggled in Romans chapter 7. The truth is we all make mistakes. KJV 1 John 1:8-9 8. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Our salvation is based on what Jesus did for us. If we recieve Jesus's sacrafice for our sins and confess our sin, by His word He says He "will".Not might, but "will" cleanse us from "all unrighteousnes". I am glad to hear that you are back in Chruch as that is very important, but what is more important is are you back in relationship with Jesus? If so know this Luke 15:7. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. you say you feel lost: 11. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. you say you feel ashamed: KJV Romans 6:20-23 20. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 22. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. You say you dont know what to do: KJV Galatians 5:1 1. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. dat: Quit looking back. So you made some mistakes,havent we all :) its time in your life to put the enemy behind you. Lift your head up and move forward in your life. Dont dwell on the past and when the Devil reminds you of your past, remind him of his future. If you love your husband I hope he is good to you, but Love the Lord first and just maybe he will see that in your life and convert. Whats done is done and you can't change the past but you can make a great future. KJV Psalms 34:17-18 17. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. KJV Psalms 51:17 17. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise YOU HAVE GODS' WORD ON IT God Bless |