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CATHOLICS answer!
let's say you were stupid enough to steal something when you were young (around 11) and now you're reaching 18 and you've matured alot and grown in faith, and you want to get rid of the damn thing (you've kept it hidden in a drawe in lack of something better to do with it, and you couldnt use it cause the guilt was killing you) what would you do with it? what is the most christian thing to do in this situation? if you dont have the persons adress or phone number anymore so you cant give it back.. should you throw it away? sell it and give the money to a poor person? what would ia pastor say? (im not allowed to go to church.. long story so i cant ask a pastor.. THAT WOULD BE GREAT OMG - can someone please ACTUALLY ask a real pastor/priest about this and tell me what he answered??) thx
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Yeah I'm a little put out by the "only Catholics answer" too ... I'm a Christian but I'm not Catholic, and I think I'm perfectly capable of answering. :)
Well I guess I would really have to know the circumstances and what you stole to give you a good answer ... if it's a candy bar I'd just say throw it away and forget about it -- you were 11 -- but if it is like jewelry or something I would do your best to contact the person. If you're sincere about trying to make the situation right again, then God is going to help you out and make it happen. Really it's all about "fixing" the situation with a sincere heart and doing what you feel God is leading you to do. 1 Timothy 1:5 says "The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." Let this be your inspiration for how you decide to deal with this situation. Good luck. :)
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So anyone that isn't a Catholic isn't moral enough to give you an answer?
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God forgives you if your
truely sorry, and it sounds
like you are. pray more, think
of God more in your everyday
life. As for the object you stole,
give it to a charity. Well, since I
go to a catholic h.s. we always
have charities ask us to give
them things. like f we have any old
clothes, lotions, makeup, toys, etc.
Try to find a organization or charity
who will give it to a person who
really needs it. If you need anymore
help just ibox me :]
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Well this is something that is common, not gonna lie. do what makes you feel the most like you've learned a good lesson. You can't go to church to be forgiven... so just say a quick prayer and ask to be forgiven. i would either give it to someone that needs it or sell it and give the money to someone in need depending on what it is and what it is used for. If i had a priest handy i would definatly ask for you... but i don't and this is the best answer I can give you from my 10 years of catholic schooling. <3
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