Sinless Perfectionism

Hi all, I was doing better with my OCD for so long and a somewhat new theme came. I, for about 15 years, struggle with OCD about if God existed because I’m a Christian. I finally got into ERP and seriously got rid of that theme. I was good for about a year and a half and now I have a new theme on sinless perfectionism. There’s a doctrine that if you are a Christian you’ll never sin again. It’s back up by a few verses that seem pretty strong and I feel hopeless. I don’t know if I’ll ever beat my OCD I’ve been researching for 7 hours and can’t stop. I don’t know what to do I feel so strongly that I have to figure this out and it almost seems like they’re right about the doctrine and I can’t stop panicking. I don’t think I’ll ever be ok

RobbW2bees

Date posted: 33w

You’ll be ok. The God I know of is merciful and full of grace. That’s why he sent His Son to the earth to atone for our sins. That’s not all. He can also succor us. He knows us all personally. He doesn’t want us to fail. We are spirits having a physical human experience. I have a little scrupulosity OCD as well but I also have a testimony of a loving Heavenly Father that wants us to be ok. He knows we’re gonna sin. That’s why daily repentance is necessary but it doesn’t have to be obsessive. I know how difficult it is not to be. That nagging intrusiveness and that torturous feeling. You said you conquered that theme if God existed with ERP. Do the same thing. Here’s a suggestion. It’s only a suggestion but I know it’s true because I’ve felt it in my heart. Read the Book of Mormon. It’s another testament of Jesus Christ. It’s based in the Americas. Read it with an open heart and mind.

Anonymous

Date posted: 33w

Hi! I know this is a day late but I do want you to know that Jesus died FOR sins. He takes our burdens upon Himself - while He was suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, that's something that was happening: Jesus was taking all of the judgments and chastisements of humanity upon Himself. You do NOT have to do a thing to earn His grace, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, love, etc. because it's already yours. You just have to say "yes" to it! I get how you feel. I have scrupulosity as my main theme and it's really a struggle, but there is always hope and healing where God is - nothing is "too far gone" for Him. May God bless and guide you. He loves you and He's decided you're worthy of His love and compassion - that's why He died on the Cross: for all of us poor sinners. Ephesians 2:8 - "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" Isaiah 43:4 - "Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life." (The Book of Isaiah is a prophetic Book about Jesus' coming as the Messiah!) Please also know that OCD has a tendency of skewing things/judgments. Something I've found is that, because it can be really difficult for me to trust my own mind, God makes it abundantly clear to me regarding a step or move I should make (through giving me the desire to do something, among others, for example). He knows you and doesn't send anything to confuse nor harm you. My best advice is get closer to Jesus; He does NOT shame you (i.e. "you didn't say that prayer correctly," "you're not kneeling correctly or respectfully enough," etc.), those are intrusive thoughts, so please don't believe them! I personally also love talking to Mary, as I am a Catholic. I hope this helps in some way! Merry Christmas!

Cantal

Date posted: 25w

Theme switch: Scrupolosity

OCD has decided to latch onto my religion (Christianity) and I find myself doubting my belief in Jesus Christ. Yet when I research, I even find myself doubting the atheistic and agnostic approach as well. I’ve been a Christian since I was 13, growing up in a non-Christian in truth but nominally Christian household. This is rough. Any advice?

jesus.is.fre...

Date posted: 14w

OCD 'feeling real'

I suffer from religious ocd. My only goal in life is to live in God's will and to serve Him - to live and enjoy His eternal purposes & His presence. Jesus Christ is my life. That is my only desire on this earth, this short trip into eternity, and it's being stripped by ocd thoughts and intrusive thoughts 24-7. I have read many times that ocd can 'feel real', and this is true, our minds lie to us because of fear and anxiety we can't and were never meant to carry. I have begged and tormented myself in every way to find an answer from God. I think His answer may be that this is OCD, but I'm not sure. I started therapy again because I am so exhausted and this had stolen so much of my life in a spiral of negativity, depression, and constant anxiety & intrusive thoughts. I have spent about 2 years trying to figure out if my thoughts are real or not, especially with ocd it can deceive so easily as a spiritual matter when in reality it is just a thought, which is confusing and scary to say the least. Can anyone share their experiences with this sensation? No matter what the theme is... Thank you & Praying for your comfort

Cammy123

Date posted: 6w

Religious OCD

So about 2 years ago I gave my life to Jesus. I've always been a "Christian" but never truly lived liked one. Honestly never truly felt love for them until 2 years ago. It was the best couple months of my life!!! I felt so happy and loved and unstoppable! I thought this fire for God & Jesus will never burn out. One day I had a thought about is God real? It bothered me so bad and I went into a massive spiral. Doubting everything. My faith. if I was good enough. Am I really saved? Do I have enough faith? Is my doubt real? Is it too much? Have these blasphemous made God not want me anymore? Or Jesus? :( But I knew I was and that they were real! I know I've heard them. Then I started having horrible blasphemous thoughts but then it would go back to doubting thoughts then back to the blasphemous ones. I hated the thoughts and doubts. The thoughts are so mean towards God, Jesus & HS. It’s anywhere from evil thoughts to cussing thoughts to rejection thoughts/denying. Demonic thoughts. Literally anything bad you could think of! Even thoughts of if I really love them or wanna follow them. I learned about OCD from what I've looked up but I've been dealing with this for about 2 years now. It's hard. I doubt if it’s OCD. Definitely feel like I'm trapped or my faith isn't the same. Which makes me sad because I want my faith! I feel like I've gotten lazy and honestly that I don't deserve them or am "too far gone" from them. I feel like idk how to be a Christian or how to have faith or just exist tbh. I wanna love God & Jesus! I want faith! I just feel kinda stuck. Has anyone gone through this or has advice or tips?

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