When we go to a bishop to confess we are not seeing him because he is smarter, or even better then we are, or even that tell something magic.

The Lord has said: “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more. Its kind of like the catholic confession... but I'm only basing that on what I see on TV. I would occasionally see her after the night of that interview.

How do I know when I should talk to my bishop? Learn how →. A bishop is there to help you on your journey to Christ. Thus shall he be a judge, even a common judge among the inhabitants of Zion, or in a stake of Zion, or in any branch of the church where he shall be set apart unto this ministry, until the borders of Zion are enlarged and it becomes necessary to have other bishops or judges in Zion or elsewhere (D&C 107:73-74).

Helping you to repent is a special part of a bishop’s calling. A useful article on the role of a Bishop in repentance, and when to see him–Why and What Do I need to Confess to my Bishop states: “Some mistakes, especially those regarding immorality, require confession to the bishop before you can receive the Lord’s forgiveness.” Masturbation would fall into this category. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. (I think this is because mortals don't know us like He does, whatever they have been called to do). Sorry, I don't get this. He told me he went to an inappropriate massage place that performed petting and oral sex. He is the Lord’s messenger of mercy to help you become clean through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Are there going to be people that fail to respect that and fall into gossip? Thus, you will have peace of mind and happiness in this life, and you will inherit eternal life in the world to come. If you have offended many persons openly, your acknowledgment is to be made openly and before those whom you have offended that you might show your shame and humility and willingness to receive a merited rebuke. One evening a few years ago, I was interviewing adults for renewal of their temple recommends. The general rule that I have always heard is that minor one-off sins, sins that are absolutely against your character, things you generally don't do, can be repented of alone, between you and the Lord. No. What I do remember is that through confession to her priesthood leader, a middle-aged woman was relieved of feelings of guilt that she had carried far too many years. He has the responsibility to determine the worthiness of the members of his ward. That sin was definitely one which would potentially affect his membership especially since he has had problems before. Jesus Christ paid the price of the sins of all mankind through His atoning sacrifice. We have a scripture that says: 43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them. A middle-aged woman came in for her interview. Then, speaking of and identifying the Savior, he counsels that there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Thus, you will have peace of mind and happiness in this life, and you will inherit eternal life in the world to come. That confession must be made first to the person who has been most wronged by your acts. For example, as part of your repentance process, he may ask you to refrain from partaking of the sacrament or exercising the priesthood for a period of time. She immediately began to cry. The results of sincere repentance are peace of conscience, comfort, and spiritual healing and renewal. You may be thinking, “It would be too embarrassing to tell the bishop what I have done. The list below is not exhaustive, but prophets and apostles have consistently taught that any difficulty listed below should be discussed with our bishop: In addition, some non-sin issues should be brought to the bishop's attention: FairMormon is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing well-documented answers to criticisms of the doctrine, practice, and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm sure he is sincere, just like he was after each of the last two times... sometimes going to the Bishop is what helps a person feel the load off of their shoulders and helps them not reoffend... it gives them the added incentive to be strong and continue to stay clean.

You will not have to account to Him for those sins when the time comes for you to be judged.