Confession

The command to confess in order to be forgiven seems to conflict with justification. The only alternative to confession is denial – claiming to be free of guilt which is self deception and not being defined by truth about God and self; calling God a liar, and being separated from God’s Word (the purpose of which is joy and peace). Confession is the opposite – admitting to sin and sins and the sinful affections behind self-deception and having the truth in you. It must be heartfelt and public. Give glory to God!