I have went against the holy Spirit. Does this mean it's over for me?

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Hello, I’m a teenager girl in my late teens. I am crying because I have committed the unforgivable sin. Here’s the story. I have always known porn was wrong. The first and only time I have watched it was a few weeks ago. I didn’t resist the temptation this time. I have looked up porn videos and I kept watching it and I felt bad at the same time because I knew it was wrong. That was the holy Spirit talking to me but I rejected it. I kept watching for almost 2 hours and I was enjoying it. Afterwards I felt guilty and now I’m asking for forgiveness. I knew it was wrong but I kept watching it and enjoyed it. I have read that in the Bible it says that whoever goes against men will be forgiven, but whoever goes against the holy Spirit will not. It says that if you enjoyed the evil of it then it’s totally unforgivable. I also have despair now which is also against the holy Spirit for not believing. But how could I believe when I have committed the unforgivable sin?
Please help me. I really regret this but it’s too late now. Thank you.
 
This doesn’t sound like a sin against the Holy Spirit to me. I’m no priest, but it sounds like a normal mortal sin for pornography. But be assured God can forgive that in the confessional. For clarity though I would head to the confessional and describe the situation, and your concern to the priest. He can give you specific advice.

I wouldn’t worry though. That sounds like a common type mortal sin.
 
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Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit consists of non repentance or attributing evil to God. Non repentance generally occurs when an individual thinks they know better than God or that they didn’t do anything wrong. Ergo nothing to repent from in their minds

They are unforgivable precisely because a person doesn’t repent, how could one repent when they believe they are right, no need to seek forgiveness in that case… and they are wrong
 
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From what you’ve written you’ve committed the mortal sin of watching pornography.

The unforgiveable sin against the Holy Spirit is unforgiveable because the sinner does not want forgiveness. If a sinner does not want God to forgive them, then it isn’t going to happen. That’s why we ask God for to forgive us. You have to ask and want to be forgiven, make amends, repent etc.

To my way of thinking if you had despaired, then why would you be on here asking for help/clarification/guidance. If you honestly believe that this sin cannot be forgiven, that God cannot or would not forgive, then maybe you have.

Therefore, go to confession!! and make everything right with the Lord.

It’s never too late to turn back to the Lord and seek His forgiveness.
 
Stop right there! If you are alive, it is NOT UNFORGIVABLE!

Repent. Confess.

Then, move on.

If you cannot move on for some reason, pray for the grace and be patient. Also, you might consider counseling. You are not alone - millions are tormented as you are, but help is available. Free for the asking from above, and at low or no cost here below.
 
This is completely normal sin. Go to confession, accept that God has forgiven you, and sin no more.

The “sin against the Holy Spirit” is the obstinate rejection of charity (the love of God, which consists in the Holy Spirit dwelling within a soul efficaciously) - which sin is committed only at death.
 
I’m no expert but isn’t this “bearing false witness” which could be confessed and forgiven in the same way as any other sin against the ten commandments?
 
I recommend that you go to confession and tell this to the priest.
 
I did too!! I used to watch porns with friends out of curiosity, and sometimes for “fun”. Then, I suddenly realized I was committing an unforgivable sin. After watching such videos, I always felt like I had just come out of hell. I don’t know whether or not I’ve been forgiven but I’ve stopped watching it or anything similar to it. The mind gets tempted, at times, but I quickly turn to prayers.

I think it’s natural to be tempted into such things but surely, it’s the Holy Spirit guiding us when we " realize" our sins.
 
No dear. You misunderstand what you’ve read.

No sin is unforgivable. What the Bible is talking about is final impenitence— meaning being completely unrepentant to the end of your life.

Go to confession, start anew. And seek help for the pornography situation, for example go to Covenant Eyes.
 
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An example of going against the Holy Spirit.

Where by NO Priest or Holy person can help us…

Knowing the Fear of God and placing our hand upon the Holy Bible and lying. After swearing not to lie.

This cannot be resolved and totally goes against the Holy Spirit.
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This is not what the Catholic Church teaches at all about the unforgivable sin.
 
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All sins “go against the Holy Spirit.” The issue is what sin is truly unforgivable. Perjury can be forgiven. For crying out loud.

You should really think twice about giving moral advice publicly - as Wesrock indicates above, you are a bit more than just wrong on this point, and it is quite reckless to presume you can tell other people what sins are literally unable to be forgiven… it is even possibly matter for the confessional.
 
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I am crying because I have committed the unforgivable sin. Here’s the story.
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I am guessing you are still alive? If you are alive, you have not committed the unforgivable sin.

The unforgivable sin is the one you commit then die without repenting of that sin, it is final, total rejection of God and His mercy.

Go to confession, put a blocking app like Covenant Eyes on your devices, and thank God for his mercy.
 
My priest told me if anyone swears (oath) by the Bible , to be telling the truth.

But decides to lie anyway knowing the Lord.

A priest cannot cannot undo such evil against the Holy Spirit. Only Jesus can decide.

No amount of praying will save that soul.

So either you are right or my priest. I believe my priest to be correct.
 
I’m sorry you feel judged - your opinion is what I am judging, along with your presumption in telling people that perjury is not able to be forgiven through confession. That is completely contrary to Catholic faith.
 
The sin in question was Adultery to name just one…He was accused of.

The man was told by the priest , not swear by the Bible if it’s untrue. His partner was also there.

As it could not be undone in confession afterwards.

The man did hold his hand to the Bible and answered honestly.

So are you saying a person who goes to church every week and fears God. Would still lie on the Bible and can be forgiven by a priest ?

If that is the case why use the Holy Bible as a witness ?
 
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I would go back and ask that priest for clarification, as what you are writing is contrary to what has been taught by great theologians throughout Church history and is contrary to what is in the Catechism of the Catholic Church put forward by the Vatican.
 
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Your arguments and statements are all over the place - very disconnected. Whether praying forgives sins… what use is the Bible for giving oaths… can sins be “undone”… can churchgoers perjure themselves…

The question is: are there sins which cannot be forgiven through the sacrament of confession? The answer is: NO.
 
To put it simply our priest said if you swear an oath on the Bible in full knowledge it’s a complete false lie. To use God as a way to get out of a mess. This is whilst both the man and woman are present together with him (Fr).

The lie is beyond what he can now forgive in confession.

As prior to the oath it has been fully explained what you are about to do as a Catholic goes totally against all teaching.

You have the choice to refuse using the Bible as witness.
 
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