Talking about mortal sin. Venial sins are lesser, yes we all commit sins daily.
The Word does not differentiate between mortal and venial sins. Sin is sin in God's perspective.
>>Are you saying there are some sins for which you are not truly sorry? If so, how are those viewed by God? Are you forgiven if you confess even if you're not truly sorry?
>> What if you're a good actor? Some of the most sinful people can play the part of a contrite person....understand I'm not saying you do.
I wouldn't bother to confess if I was not sorry. If I am not sorry, I am not forgiven.
In a prior post you indicated there were sins you did not seem to be sorry for. If these are "venial" sins you are referring to, my understanding of catholicism is that you can accumulate enough of these that they rise to the level of "mortal" sins.....but again, neither mortal or venial sins are supported by the Word. Sin is sin. While there is impact to our actions, the sin itself is enough to keep you out of Heaven without Christ. To use catholic terminology, if you committed just one venial sin your entire life, that would be enough to keep you out of Heaven without faith in Christ.
I go to a priest and confess my sin, if I am truly sorry.
So again....are there sins you've committed for which you're not truly sorry?? Do you think these will be dismissed even if, again, to use catholic terminology, they are venial sins??
Jesus opened the gate, it is up to me to enter through.
On this I agree....He is the way, the truth and the life.
We only enter the gate through faith.