How do I move on from my sins?

How to Move Forward After Messing Up
  1. Confess your sin to God. The first step to finding healing is confessing your sins to God. ...
  2. Confess your sin to the ones you have hurt. ...
  3. Accept consequences. ...
  4. Remind yourself of God's truth. ...
  5. Recognize our humanity.
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How do I stop thinking about my past sins?

“What should I do if I've repented but can't stop thinking about what I did wrong?”
  1. Recognize Your Improvement. ...
  2. Forgive Yourself. ...
  3. Uplifting Music. ...
  4. Peace in the Scriptures. ...
  5. God Remembers Our Sins No More. ...
  6. Christ's Atonement—For You. ...
  7. Turn Outward.
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How do I ask God to take my sins away?

Jesus, I believe you love me. Please forgive me for my sins. Help me to be a better person. Amen.
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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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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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Is smoking a sin?

First, recognize that smoking is a sin that will keep you out of the Kingdom of God. Paul said, “For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God” (Ephesians 5:5).
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How do I know if I am forgiven by God?

When asked those questions, I usually responded by saying, “If you feel the Spirit—when you pray, read the scriptures, teach, testify, or at any other time—then that is your witness that you have been forgiven or, alternatively, that the cleansing process is taking place, for the Spirit cannot dwell in an unholy ...
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Why do I still feel guilty after repenting?

Guilt can be a healthy sign—serving notice that we've sinned and need to apply the Lord's plan of repentance. But guilt after genuine repentance can also be extremely unhealthy, and some people suffer guilt long past any reasonable point or even when they haven't done anything they need to feel guilty for.
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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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Is having a tattoo a sin?

Scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi states that tattoos are sinful because they are an expression of vanity and they alter the physical creation of God.
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Is drinking a sin?

Drinking as a Christian. The Bible makes it clear that drinking in moderation is not a sin. Yet, you must be careful to avoid the temptation of drunkenness, drinking to excess, and addiction. Alcohol is tempting and it can lead you into sin.
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Does God hear my cries?

God absolutely responds to the tears of everyone! The trials and tribulations of this world can certainly bring us to tears. In times like these, we can find strength, solace, and comfort by crying out to God in prayer. He is there to ease our sorrows and help us to deal with pain and suffering.
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Is there a wrong way to pray?

There is no right or wrong way to pray during Adoration. It may be helpful to use a prayer book, or read Scripture, or another spiritual book, or pray the rosary. But, as many people would recommend, avoid filling the entire prayer time with these things.
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How do you know if God is listening?

Through the scriptures, we are taught that God will always hear our prayers and will answer them if we address Him with faith and real intent. In our hearts we will feel the confirmation that He does hear us, a feeling of peace and calm. We can also feel that everything will be fine when we follow the Father's will.
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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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Can lying be forgiven?

Sometimes, a person cannot apologize for a lie. It is possible to forgive without a conversation or apology, but this is often more difficult because you may have to go through this process alone without the other person. It may be advisable to work with a counselor, religious leader, or psychologist to help.
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How do you get to heaven?

You enter heaven by forgiveness and through the righteousness that Jesus gives you. You do not enter into heaven by the Christian life. It's always true that where faith is birthed, works will follow, but salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
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Is cheating a sin?

Adultery is considered a great sin (Genesis 20:9, Genesis 39:9). Maintaining a primary bond with one's spouse is essential. Failing to hold one's spouse as the most important human relationship is the beginning of problems.
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What does the Bible say about tattoos?

But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.” Historically, scholars have often understood this as a warning against pagan practices of mourning.
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Is gossip a sin?

The Bible condemns and prohibits gossip. Yet, it commends conferral for the sake of building up fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
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What happens after we repent?

As we repent, the Atonement of Jesus Christ becomes fully effective in our lives, and the Lord forgives our sins. We become free from the bondage of our sins, and we find joy.
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