For some people confession stirs a picture of a Catholic confession booth. One enters it, closes the door or curtain and speaks through an opening to tell a Priest about the things one has done wrong. There is value in that act, it typically causes the person confessing to feel some relief from their guilt. However, Jesus Christ is the one who truly forgives us of our sins and when we have hurt or offended another person we need to ask forgivenss from Jesus and the one we hurt.
Owning up to our own failures and confessing them is a vital part of our Spiritual development. When we deny that we have done anything wrong, we are liars and we simply add to our failures. Confession helps break the hold of pride in our life. I have to admit, pride often causes me to be reluctant to confess.
The good news is that God wants to forgive and He created us to practice forgiveness so that we have restored relationships. So, it is essential that I confess my sins, failures, pride, etc... and find myself restored with God and friends.
God bless you,
PJ
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I have always felt better when I have confessed to something I did wrong. There is a saying that says "Confession is good for the soul.". I don't know if that is biblical or not, but it is true. Guilt weighs pretty heavy on a person. For me, I have to admit that I did something, then truly be sorry for doing it and then confess it, whether it be to God or another person. Probably the hardest part of confession for me is admitting I was wrong. I can be a bid hard headed. Part of confession for me is becoming humble and recognize my wrong. Can be tough. Thankfully God's word and Spirit work for me constantly to help correct me when I step aside. Father keep me humble in spirit and mind so that I will quickly recognize the need to confess a wrong, keeping me close to you.
ReplyDeleteThe Bible tells us to confess our faults to one another and we will find healing. I think you are right.
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