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THE POWER OF CONFESSION

Definition: To Confess (Collins Concise Dictionary) – to admit a fault or truth, to declare one’s sins, to come clean.

Why Confess/ Benefits of confession:

• For forgiveness – 1 John 1:9
• For Blessing – Ps 32:1-2
• For Healing - James 5:16
• For protection – Ps 32:7
• For prosperity – Pro. 28:13

Consequences of not confessing:

• Torture of conscience, body, peace and prosperity. – Ps 32:3-4
• Lack  of prosperity/progress - Pro28:13
• God forgets you – Lev. 26:40-44
• You die in shame - Acts 5:1-10

Things that stop us from confessing:

• Fear of People - John 12:42
• Position/Pride – Pro. 16:18
• Enjoyment of the sin – Pro. 9: 17-18
• Fear of Becoming a castaway – 1Tim 4:2

How to confess: Ps 32:5, Pro. 16:20

• Acknowledge,
• Be prepared/willing to expose,
• Confess,
• Accept forgiveness.

When to confess:

• Immediately - Matt 5:23-26
• When times are hard - Neh. 1:6-9
• Before it’s too late – Ps 32:6

Who to confess to:

• The Lord – Ps 32:5
• Your wife/husband/friend – Jonah 1:1-17
• Your pastor - Lev. 5:5-6, Acts 5:1-10
• Any person you sinned against – Matt 5:23-26