More of my Testimony: Not The Victim

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I often hear testimonies where people are molested, victimized, abused, and etc. It is very rare that I hear testimony of a converted victimizer. It is easy to blame circumstances that are outside of your control, but what about those situations to which you are a willing participant or those you create. i shared a bit of my testimony a little while ago, but i want to go a bit more in depth to display how God's grace converts the most detestable of sinners(namely myself) for the sake of His glorious name. When I was 14, family member initiated a physical relationship with me. Though i did not initiate it I also did not reject it. This would make me seem like the victim, right? Only problem is that i was 14 and he was 8, or 9. I allowed this to take place. In my depravity i participated in vile acts, twisted lusts, and affections, and although this first time may have not been "my idea"i gave place to it and welcomed it until it became frequent. I initiated a physical relationship with his 11 year old female cousin and sister. I was the sick guy. The guy you ask how could anyone be that gross. i was him. This went on for two years but was just the precursor to a decade of bisexuality. i look back today and one part of me detests that i committed such heinous acts. the other part of me realizes that it makes the grace of God much more prevalent for if God could redeem a filthy wretch like me then He is certainly worth all glory, honor, and worship.
 
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I share this in the frailty of my heart. For this is the past I have come from. I wonder if anyone can relate to being saved from such dark, wretched place.
 
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You were bold for putting this out. I like it...I like to think Im a different kind of Christian. Bible thumping does not intrigue me...true stories and testimonies like this from people who are sinners and not ashamed are what keeps my faith up. Clearly, trusting in God has given yiu a no fear approach adn I like it. Thankn you.
 
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Has counseling been offered to the victims?
 
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@IDK88 I would often be classified as a Bible thumping Christian. In fact I consider myself an example of 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. In verse 9 and 10 we see all sorts of sins(or rather sinners) that will not inherit the kingdom of heaven at verse 11 we hear the phrase such were some of you. this points to the past tense progression. I was all of those things mention in verses 9 and 10 but the keyword there is WAS. Were it not for the grace of God i would still be.
 
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@tdreww777 I have not been in communication for nearly a decade. I dont know if they have received counseling or the Counselor\Comforter but I truly want to seek their forgiveness.
 
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Seek! And may the Holy Spirit be with you!
 
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I'm happy that you shared this. God is great. He can take any bad situation and turn it into a positive outcome which is allowing us to find Christ :) I have a very dark past as well. Many people still try to drag me back down, but my faith is what keeps me strong. God Bless You. You're testimony touches me.
 
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