“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” (Proverb 28:13)
The Bible plainly teaches us that, “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) There are numerous support verses that verify that truth. But, what can one do with his sin. Adam and Eve attempted to hide their sin behind fig leaves. Others have claimed that they have no sin, thus making God a liar. Some have even tried real hard to “do better.”
Our text says that the proper way to handle our sins is, first of all, to confess our sins. God’s Word says that, “If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive our sins…” (I John 1:9) Secondly, we are to forsake our sins. In other words, we are to repent, to turn around. We are not to confess our sins and accept His forgiveness and then continue in our sins. We must turn around and go in the opposite direction.
God is merciful. The Holy Spirit will aid us in our new walk with the Lord. Trust the Lord. Let Him be your Savior and Lord.
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