tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155125.post8641202153714966808..comments2023-10-18T07:25:14.707-07:00Comments on Preachrblog: The Gentle Art of Eliciting ConfessionPreachrboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08058617284103464853noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155125.post-8971938296559605022011-08-12T14:20:44.964-07:002011-08-12T14:20:44.964-07:00I'm so sorry to hear that, anon. Such a pasto...I'm so sorry to hear that, anon. Such a pastor has been unfaithful to his vows, and worse than unloving to you. What a terrible thing to hear.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I pray that this bad experience doesn't keep you always away from the benefit of hearing God's forgiveness. If you'd like to contact me privately, I could perhaps talk more with you about it, and if you wish, even suggest a man worthy of such a trust.<br /><br />Either way I will remember you in my prayers.Preachrboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058617284103464853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155125.post-30290469348298525872011-08-12T13:59:05.783-07:002011-08-12T13:59:05.783-07:00I think it is great that you are considering the a...I think it is great that you are considering the aspects of confession. You truly are one who seeks to do what is best for your flock, to give them the comfort and assurance of God's forgiveness.<br /><br />Unfortunately, not all Pastors are as biblical as you. The greatest mistake of my life was to go to private confession and absolution. My Pastor didn't proclaim absolution but rather used my confession against me for the few years I remained in his church. Unfortunately, it wasn't until after this mistake that I realized how judgmental and unchristian my Pastor was. I'm not sure I would ever trust a Pastor to hear my confession ever again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155125.post-35614510216946652532011-08-06T10:05:31.575-07:002011-08-06T10:05:31.575-07:00Your post, the fact that your are pondering this q...Your post, the fact that your are pondering this question, shows that you are a faithful pastor. Blessings to you. Your parishioners are blessed.Rob Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00043965853630628011noreply@blogger.com