Beyond Confession!

The statement has been made that confession is good for the soul. Though getting things out can provide a real sense of having a great weight lifted from our shoulders, is mere confession enough? Certainly we must we willing to acknowledge that which is not right in our life. Without that recognition we will be blinded to what needs to be changed. However, where ought we to go from there?

Solomon noted that which needs to accompany our confession.
"Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who CONFESSES AND FORSAKES them will obtain mercy." ( Proverbs 28:13 ESV)

Coupled with the honesty to confess is to be a willingness to FORSAKE. If we confess the wrong, but are unwilling to FORSAKE it, we are then guilty of FORSAKING the Will of God and His direction for our life. To deliberately go on sinning is not the path to mercy, but rather movement toward the fury of God. (note Hebrews 10:26-27)

By the grace of God His mercy has been made available to us through Christ. In Christ we become "a new creation." ( 2 Corinthians 5:17) Is that change becoming more and more evident in our daily life? Let our confession of sins be followed by the FORSAKING of them so that we can be blessed with the life that leaves no regret ( 2 Corinthians 7:10); the glorious result of true penitence. May both our mouth and our life clearly declare the wisdom of the righteous life God desires us to live.

Have a great day RENOUNCING THE WRONG TO RESIDE IN THE RIGHT!
Carl

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