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by Nowayjose on April 28th, 2004

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As a Mormon, why do I need to confess my sins to another person (i.e. a bishop) instead of just to God?

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  • by Charles Sampson on December 9th, 2005

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    In Exodus, Moses' father-in-law chastised him for trying to
    do everything himself. He was taught the concept of deligation. Notice that
    he called other wise men to rule over 1000's, 100's, 50's, etc. Bishops are
    called for the same reason. That sounds biblical to me.

    My comment in answering the question has been misunderstood. I never said
    that a bishop or stake president had the authority or ability to forgive sins.
    Part of their calling is to listen to the confessions of one who needs to make
    right those actions in their lives so that they can take advantage of the love
    and atonement of the Savior. They don't give forgiveness, they help with the
    repentence process.

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