I remember back in Primary in the early 70s when we were told that we should decide when we are young that we would never do certain things. This would supposedly make it much easier on us since the decision had already been made. Obviously this in not fool proof as I have come to personally realize over the past few months. Now, I don't wish to get too personal here, but suffice it to say that I have learned the following about myself recently:
1) Never judge anyone for their actions unless you are perfect yourself.
2) Never say you would never do something because circumstances change and you just never know what you might do.
3) I have less ability to withstand temptation than I previously thought I had and it scares the hell out of me not knowing what I may be capable of doing.
4) Don't let your guard down for even one second.
5) Seemingly benign and trivial activities can easily lead to much more serious transgressions.
6) Stay as close to the Lord as you possibly can.
7) Be grateful for all your experiences - even the bad ones - you learn so much about the nature of yourself and others by going through tough times - even if you caused them.
8) Going through a situation like this can cause friends and family to completely shun and reject you. And I am talking about long-term friendships that are completely over because of this situation.
9) God wants to forgive us for whatever we do - he truly does.
10) Being married may be awful at times, but it's way better than the alternative as I may get to learn here pretty soon.
11) No matter what happens in your life, and no matter what choices you make, it does no good to beat yourself up over it.
12) Kids, even young ones, know when things are not right around the house.
13) And finally - Good men sometimes make big mistakes.
Okay, I have no idea why I felt the need to share this, but I feel better after writing it, so maybe it was worth it. Please remember, I am absolutely not trying to preach to you guys - I was pointing out things that I probably should have known earlier, and am just barely learning it at age 40.
By the way, I did nothing illegal - I just felt the need to share that.
1) Never judge anyone for their actions unless you are perfect yourself.
2) Never say you would never do something because circumstances change and you just never know what you might do.
3) I have less ability to withstand temptation than I previously thought I had and it scares the hell out of me not knowing what I may be capable of doing.
4) Don't let your guard down for even one second.
5) Seemingly benign and trivial activities can easily lead to much more serious transgressions.
6) Stay as close to the Lord as you possibly can.
7) Be grateful for all your experiences - even the bad ones - you learn so much about the nature of yourself and others by going through tough times - even if you caused them.
8) Going through a situation like this can cause friends and family to completely shun and reject you. And I am talking about long-term friendships that are completely over because of this situation.
9) God wants to forgive us for whatever we do - he truly does.
10) Being married may be awful at times, but it's way better than the alternative as I may get to learn here pretty soon.
11) No matter what happens in your life, and no matter what choices you make, it does no good to beat yourself up over it.
12) Kids, even young ones, know when things are not right around the house.
13) And finally - Good men sometimes make big mistakes.
Okay, I have no idea why I felt the need to share this, but I feel better after writing it, so maybe it was worth it. Please remember, I am absolutely not trying to preach to you guys - I was pointing out things that I probably should have known earlier, and am just barely learning it at age 40.
By the way, I did nothing illegal - I just felt the need to share that.
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