How many times can you repent for the same sin?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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How do you ask God for forgiveness for repeated sins?

Jesus, I believe you love me. Please forgive me for my sins. Help me to be a better person. Amen.
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How many times God will forgive you?

Matthew 18: 21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
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Can you repent everyday?

Joseph Smith talked about repenting daily, not to do it casually but with real intent. It's hard to do that if you don't have the right spirit with you, and prayer puts you in that spirit.
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What sins Cannot be forgiven by God?

In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
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Will God Forgive You If You Keep Repeating the Same Sin Over and Over Again?



Is smoking a sin?

God clearly states in the Sixth Commandment: 'Thou shalt not kill. ' Smoking endangers not only your own life, but also affects the lives of others. In this article, we will prove that smoking is a sin!
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Are all sins equal?

All Sin is not the Same

In fact, the Book of Proverbs (6:16-19) identifies seven things that God hates although there is not any punishment proscribed for those. Scripture clearly indicates that God does view sin differently and that He proscribed a different punishment for sin depending upon its severity.
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Can you repent more than once?

On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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Can God reject repentance?

Yes, God forgives and relents from punishment for those who truly love God, but there are also times and situations where there may be no turning back. Repentance can come too late after too much damage is done and there is no going back.
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Does God forgive all sins?

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.
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What does the Bible say about continuing to sin?

It's damaging, and for the unredeemed, it is damning (Romans 6:23). So, shall we then continue in sin that grace may abound? Paul replies with a resounding “God forbid” (Romans 6:2). To desire to continue in sin shows a misunderstanding of this abundant grace and a contempt for Jesus' sacrifice.
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How many times can you forgive?

Forgiveness Is Commanded by God

In Luke 17:4, Jesus says that you should forgive someone seven times in one day; that would work out to more than 2,500 acts of forgiveness each year, every year. The point is that you are not supposed to keep count, and there is no limit to how many times you should forgive your spouse.
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What are the signs of true repentance?

They are sincere about getting free from sin and aren't justifying or arguing their case any longer. They are genuine and sincere about being more Christ-like. Second, they want to clear themselves. This isn't paying for their own sin, they don't want to hide their sin but have it removed at all costs.
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How do I repent after sinning?

Principles of Repentance
  1. We Must Recognize Our Sins. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. ...
  2. We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins. ...
  3. We Must Forsake Our Sins. ...
  4. We Must Confess Our Sins. ...
  5. We Must Make Restitution. ...
  6. We Must Forgive Others. ...
  7. We Must Keep the Commandments of God.
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Is it ever too late for redemption?

Some people may feel it is too late to find salvation or too late to repent, amend their lives and be saved. They may feel they have done too many bad things or made too many mistakes or their guilt may prevent them from feeling that salvation is still available to them. But it is never too late!
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Does God help us repent?

God “commands all people everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30). But repentance is also a gift.
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Will God forgive me for relapse?

Throughout the Bible, the Word of God is very clear. Anyone who is repentant and who rejoins the Flock in prayer, in body, mind, and spirit, will be forgiven. Jesus's followers were not just pristine souls but also repentant thieves, usurers, prostitutes, and even murderers.
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What repentance is not?

Repentance is not repetition of sin. It is not laughing at sin. It is not justification for sin. Repentance is not the hardening of the spiritual arteries.
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Which comes first forgiveness or repentance?

GOD'S FORGIVENESS PRECEDES REPENTANCE

The common assumption, found even in the most standard textbooks and dictionaries of theology, is that our forgiveness remains conditional Page 2 God's Repentance-Enabling Forgiveness 65 upon our repentance: first we repent, and then God forgives.
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Is lying a sin?

One of the Ten Commandments is "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.
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Does the Bible say one sin is worse than another?

IF you understand the bible, you will know that there is no sin greater than the other, sin is just sin, there is no major sin and minor sin contained in the bible.
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Does God forget our sins Bible verse?

This truth is repeatedly affirmed in Scripture. According to the psalmist, God has removed our sin from us as far as east is from west (Psalm 103:12). Jeremiah predicted that when Messiah came, God would forgive all our iniquity and remember our sin no more (Jeremiah 31:34).
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