A list of sins for confession: repent of all

In Orthodoxy there are 10 main commandments, failure to follow which is a sin. There is no single list of prohibited actions, there are only recommendations about repentance. Using them, you can prepare for confession.

The first commandment

Sounds commandment: "I am the Lord your God will not let no other Gods besides Me." Accordingly, godlessness or atheism is a sin, because they contradict this statement. Also condemned polytheism, disbelief in an afterlife, no fear of God, laziness in service, anger during prayer, preference in the service of everyday problems, recourse to the magicians and sorcerers, the conviction of the word of God, faith in amulets, interpretation of dreams, acceptance of other religions as correct.

The second commandment and the sins connected with it

Sounds like the second commandment: "do Not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of anything in heaven above, on earth beneath or in the waters under the earth; you shall not bow down or serve them". The sins associated with these words: the worship of earthly vices, passion, wealth, gluttony, alcohol consumption. Repentance requires people, afflicted by pride, cowardice, laziness, despair, discouragement, resentment, greed, desire for power. Also condemned the refusal to wear a cross, no icons in the house, the wrong reading of prayers and lack of their use.

The third commandment and the sins associated with it

Sounds third commandment: "you shall Not take the name Lord thy God in vain". Sins associated with this statement: blasphemy, condemning God for what is happening in the world, ridicule of the clergy, the use of swear words in conversation, lack of respect for the cross, talking and inattention in Church during the service, a hasty reading of prayers, the wrong utterance of the sacred texts.

The fourth commandment and the sins that are associated with it

Is the commandment "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it Holy: six days you shall labour and do continue their all thy work, but the seventh day is the rest day (Saturday) bring everyone to the Lord thy God". Entertainment in religious holidays is prohibited, it is important these days to go to the temple to pray, and not to go for entertainment. All celebrations should be conducted according to certain traditions, the refusal to follow them is considered sinful. Here you can confess wrong with the following post, in violation of the recommendations of the Church on issues of naming, disrupting work and doing work outside of the scheduled days.

The fifth commandment and the sins associated with it

"Honor your father and your mother, that you were well and that you may live long on the earth." These words help to build generic relationships. Sinful is considered disrespect to their ancestors, disobedience, conflict with relatives, condemnation of their actions, shame for the family. Here you can talk about the sins that are associated with the birth of children. Abortion, prevention of pregnancy is sin, the birth of kids at home or not also requires repentance, refusing to baptize the baby, or the delay in this matter, abandonment, unequal attitude to the kids is also considered sinful. Betrayal of others, lying, selfish attitude towards people, abuse, poor work performance are sins.

The sixth commandment

This is a short phrase: "thou shalt Not kill". It refers to the people, it is important not only to deprive the lives of others, but not to think about it. Suicide, abortion or thought about the end of existence require repentance. Cruelty, risk of life, the pursuit of new sensations that are dangerous and may harm the person or others is also sinful.

The seventh commandment and the sins that are associated with it

The words of this commandment as follows: "thou shalt Not commit adultery". Betrayal, intimacy outside of marriage, experiments in bed, illegitimate pregnancy, child molestation, polygamy, cohabitation without wedding, shameless dancing and entertainment required to go to confession. In Orthodoxy, there are many prohibitions on sexual relations, therefore, to clarify better the priest that condemned and not allowed in a godly home.

The eighth commandment and the sins associated with it

This commandment speaks of a social life: "thou shalt Not steal". Embezzlement, also thoughts on the matter, greed, envy and observation of committed sins without judgment are sinful. Extortion, usury, conscious rejection of work finding benefits in every action are condemned by the Church. It is important to keep not only things honest, but also thoughts.

The ninth commandment and violation associated with it

The commandment is: "thou shalt Not bear false testimony against your neighbor". Slander, lies, condemnation and blaming others in conversations and thoughts, sarcasm and irony, flattery, deceit in words, look, idle conversation is a sin. It is important to speak only on the merits, weighing every word.

The tenth commandment and a cause for remorse

"You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor desire your neighbor's house, nor his field, nor his manservant, nor maidservant... nor anything that belongs to your neighbor". This commandment condemns jealousy in all its manifestations, as well as a desire more than we have. Daydreaming, the pursuit of material values, indifference to the misfortunes of others are the reason for confession.