Following Peter's denial as an example

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Hello. I talked to a protestant who told me he is a “weak christian”–in his own words. He told me that Jesus forgave Peter even though he denied him and didn’t ask him to seek forgiveness, but instead sought Peter out out of love. Peter was a weak christian, just like him, and sinned, and Jesus still forgave him.

I told him Jesus said those who endure to the end will be saved, but he responded to me with this story about told me he knows what he should do but admits he is a weak christian who is struggling with sin and troubles and doesn’t know if he can change. As in, it might be too difficult for him to bear.

He is also going through a marriage separation with his wife and has not seen his daughter in two years and is tempted to divorce his wife and seek a remarriage.

Thoughts about this from a RC point of view?
 
As long as he carries his cross(burdens) and does not turn his back on God, and searches for truth and righteousness, he will find what he needs.
 
Peter wept bitterly, and we should assume he was open to his brethren about his failure. After all, Jesus prophesied it before them all.

It is OK to be encouraged that even the prince of Apostles was prone to sin. But it’s not OK to use that to somehow justify continuing in sin.

It is a very serious matter to avoid divorce and remarriage, along with providing for family. Some things we do is a direct rejection of the faith. We are worse than unbelievers, if we believe and call upon His grace only to continue in sinning.

I think this man is in the grip of grave danger. Be loving but firm in the conviction of the Spirit!
 
Jesus always forgives us and chases after us, but forgiveness can only occur if we turn our back on sin and run towards Jesus.
 
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