Leviticus 26:40
Leviticus 26:40
But if they confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me.
Confession is an essential part of repentance. When we come before God and confess our sins, including the sins we have inherited from our ancestors, we are acknowledging our need for His forgiveness. Confession is not merely an admission of wrongdoing but a call to receive God’s mercy. It’s an act of humility and surrender, recognizing that without God’s grace, we are lost. God’s desire is for us to bring our sins to Him with sincerity, knowing that He is faithful to forgive. He does not condemn us, but rather, He offers forgiveness and cleansing. True confession is not just about saying the words; it’s about a heart that is willing to be changed. When we confess our sins, we are not just admitting guilt; we are stepping into the light of God’s grace, trusting in His mercy to cleanse and restore us.
Psalms 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Luke 15:21
I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Matthew 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Psalms 32:5
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.