

Remember to be as honest and truthful as you can. I missed Mass last week, I cheated on three test, I lied to my spouse).

We are able to better ourselves, and walk the path that the Heavenly Father has intended for us. Is just as bad as not feeling remorse in the first place.īy assessing and accepting the sin in our lives, and their causes. Going straight back into the situation that’s causing you to commit sin again. Even if your feel genuine remorse for your actions.

Take steps to remove and avoid the cause of your sinning from your life.Consider the harm that you could be causing those around you, and only when you are ready to repent for your sins, should you seek absolution. Think about how they have impacted others, as well as yourself. Not only would you be lying to yourself, you would be trying to lie to God’s face, which is the worse sin to commit. Pretending be remorseful for your actions during confession is detrimental for your soul. Then God can not forgive you and absolve you of your sins. If you are not willing to take ownership of your actions, and are not ashamed of the sins that you have committed. Step 2) Show Remorse For Your Actions, and Look at Removing the Cause of Your Sin

Please read our article on the examination of Conscience. Ask yourself if you have been doing the best you can to adhere to the nature of the commandments? For examples on the sort of questions that you need to be asking yourself, to see if you’re complying by the standards set by the Ten Commandments. Look at each of the Ten Commandments in the spirit that they have been intended. It allows us to strive for a better life in the grace of God and the Church, by following the guidance of Christ.īe honest with yourself and listen to your own conscience. Only through sincere self-examination, can we identify our faults and weaknesses. We should be comparing our actions against the guidance provided by the Ten Commandments. Prior to confession, as well with each and every day of our lives. 2 Step 2) Show Remorse For Your Actions, and Look at Removing the Cause of Your Sin.
