In this fallen world we all make mistakes however, it is vitally important to acknowledge them, learn from them and to confess them before the Lord Jesus/Yeshua. We are all surrounded by an dark invisible world of disembodied beings that desperately want to try manifest themselves in us to be able to physically express their evil nature. Still greater is the Holy Spirit that is lives in every born again child of God. As you continually renew your mind to the washing of the Word of God you are in fact helping to correct the errors of your past ways, which activates the basal ganglia of your brain. This then switches into your more profound learning mode and grows new brains cells. Which increases myelin, the insulation around your brain cells and helps increase the glial cells. If you don’t continue to focus on these poisonous negative thoughts and their content glial cells work like these little vacuum type cleaners that come along that prune off those poisonous thoughts like trimming actual branches of your memories off. 80% of your brain cells are glial cells which help you with cognition and megacognition for example when you mediate on the word of God. We read in Romans 12:2,” And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Keeping in mind, the term permission suggests some sort of positive sanction. Hearing someone indicate there is such a thing as God’s permissive will, I dare say think again!!! Saying that Papa God “allows” or “permits” evil does not mean that He sanctions or that He approves of it. The Lord Jesus/Yeshua said, if you love me keep my commandments. I remind you that the Word of God will never change, but it will change you for the better as you mediate on it. In fact it will bring healing to all your flesh and restoration to your life. Proverbs 4:22,” For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.” Dig a wee bit deeper my friends and may the blessings of Abraham overtake you and chase you down everywhere you go.
casparmccloud 
Yes we need to let go of past mistakes, and not let carnal abusive leaders try to manipulate us by reminding us of them….
Poem – Looking forward (Rocky)
Jesus never calls us out
For what we used to be.
His voice is so much greater
Than paul the Pharisee.
“You are Simon son of John”
said Jesus, without elaboration.
No mention of a cloudy past
No hint of condemnation.
No accusation against the brothers
No comments dark and obscure,
Writing to the Church in Corinth
“that is what some of you were.”
Not the voice of the accuser,
Boss Paul the Pharisee,
Telling the redeemed people of God
About what they used to be.
Jesus never said right is wrong,
He never said wrong is right.
He came so we can turn from darkness
And into His glorious light.
“Neither do I condemn you” said Jesus,
to a woman entrapped by dogs.
The game the dogs play is the same today,
Except now they do it on blogs.
“Go, and sin no more” said Jesus,
Don’t relive that history.
Look forward, not back, don’t dwell on your past.
“You will be called” Rocky.