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Key Points:
- It’s good to confess our sins to God. If you haven’t really figured this out yet, then you are really missing out. Once you have sinned you can feel as though you are being consumed with guilt. This is where confession becomes important. Once you turn over those sins to God you can be forgiven for them. This will relieve you of your guilt and allow you to take as a step toward repentance. (Psalm 32:3-5.)
- It’s also good to confess our sins to other people. God isn’t the only person we should tell about our sins. In many religions, people tell a priest or another higher figure about their sins, but that’s not what we’re talking about. You must confess your sins to someone you can trust to help you. You may only be able to truly turn away from that sin with the help of others. Unconfessed sin can weigh you down. If your sin is against another person you should also confess to the people you have sinned against. This will help to make your relationship with that person right. This can be really hard to do, but it really is worth it.
Quote This:
Psalms 32:3-5 When I refused to confess my sin my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever confessed a sin? If so, how did it affect you? How did it affect the situation?
- What makes it difficult to confess your sins?
- Describe a time when you didn’t confess a sin, but were found out anyways. How did that affect you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
