CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

Romans 7:18-19
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

CONFESSION
1. Always, always, when you sin, take it to the Lord first. Confess it to the Lord first.

Psalm 51:4
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.

2. When you confess to another, confess to someone who will actually keep you accountable.

3. Be detailed in your confession.

4. If you are on the receiving end of a confession, you must forgive them.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.