Merit lost

[dizzy_dave]

I have a question about lost merit.

I read when we die we are to be judged on the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. As far as merit goes, when we sin (mortally), we lose all merit. So when we go to confession and are back in a state of grace what happens with the merit? Is it ALL restored, only some, or do we start again with no merit?

 

[MtnDwellar]

Good question. As far as I can tell some priests say that it is lost and others say that it is regained.

 

[Hiskid1973]

Not sure what you mean by “merit” but for a follower of Christ we daily choose to walk in the spirit or in the flesh…At judgment a believer in Christ will receive rewards for the ministry we do to/for others in the name of Christ. OTOH, our following our flesh results in ash…I would think few of us totally are obedient and will give into the flesh at time…Take something as you being in a hurry and ignore someone who needs a hand…After the fact you feel the Holy Spirit speak to you about it…We ask forgiveness and more on…David did some major sinning and also some major broken spirit and repentance…He lost out on some physical blessings but God called him a man after His heart…Learn from your mistakes and do better…

Hebrews 6
9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: