Are you trying to maintain a perfect image? Isn’t that exhausting? It’s time to tell on yourself.

[0:00] Intro

[1:00] Snitching on yourself

[8:18] A new identity

[16:00] A contrite heart

Bible Verses:

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.” - 1 John 1:9

1 John 1:9 memory verse

Do you ever get frustrated by repeatedly asking God for forgiveness?

Repentance and confession are important aspects of our Christian faith. As children of God, we can go to Him with our sins. God's grace and mercy are sufficient to cleanse and forgive us, and we should be honest with God about our sins. He knows anyway.

Confessing sins helps us maintain fellowship with God and cleanses us from unrighteousness. Confession is about agreeing with God that what we have done is wrong and turning away from it in repentance.

Confessing our sins helps us to avoid repeating them and to maintain a close relationship with God. One practical tip for confessing sins is to call the sins by their names and be specific about what we have done.

Our new identity in Christ changes our relationship with God and our understanding of sin. We can be confident that God has and will forgive us.