Feb 3, 2014 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Hi Gramps, Are there any sins that, even if repented of, will keep us from gaining exhaltation? I believe murder might be one of those sins but are there any others? Thank you for your insight. Anonymous Answer Anonymous, In answer to...
Jan 10, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, For a few years I have been watching TV shows online without paying for them. At first I didn’t think about how it might be dishonest, but I am now convinced that it is wrong. I have already decided not to do it anymore. But I do...
Jan 3, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, Hi. I just recently returned from my mission. I have this girl which is a good friend of mine and is a member of the Church. I really like her and I’m comfortable with her. Recently she told me that she had committed immorality...
Nov 28, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Question Gramps, I just read your answer to the justice and mercy conundrum. As you cited in your answer about justice and mercy, the commonly told story about a loan owed and a third party stepping in to pay the loan then granting forgiveness of the loan to...
Nov 26, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Hey Gramps, Thanks for answering my other questions. I’ve been wondering about repentance. I have a sinful habit that I’ve been struggling to get rid of the past little while. I keep doing it again and again. Each time I do, I cry and...
Oct 31, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Worthiness
Question Gramps, My brother had some unresolved sins before he went on his mission and as a result ended up getting sent home when he confessed to his mission president during his first transfer. While he was home he met with the bishop and the stake president on a...
Oct 27, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, Will the people who followed Satan in the pre-mortal life be given a second chance? Such as, after they left, they immediately regretted it and they wanted to go back, Would they receive a second chance at life? Joey Answer Joey,...
Aug 26, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Does this not go against the 2nd Article of Faith, which states that men will be punished for their own sins? Furthermore, is the Lord condoning the holding of a grudge until we are paid back in the end of verse 47? If you could clarify some of this for me it...
Aug 13, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Repentance
Question Gramps, I am curious why with serious sin it is necessary to confess to a Bishop or Stake President. How does that aid the healing process? In my case, I made a serious sin, and had a relationship with someone of the same gender for a year and a half...
Aug 12, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Repentance, Sexual Issues
So basically let me get this straight. I had an emotional affair, though did not realize that’s what it was until therapy (as I’m not active and not well indoctrinated) And according to scripture…it’s adultry. So, pretty much I have no hope...