Saturday, July 10, 2010

Confessing and Forgiveness (1 John 1:8-10)

If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.
(1 John 1:8-10, NASB)

Ah. One of the most encouraging verses in the Bible. 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

God is willing and waiting to forgive our sins. All we have to do is confess them. But so many people today are really deceiving themselves by saying, “I’m not that bad. I think the good things I do far outweigh the bad things.”

The truth isn’t in them. And even worse, they make God a liar. How tragic!

The Bible tells us that “all have sinned” (Rom. 3:23). All have sinned. No one lives a “good enough” life. We all sin, and the only antidote to sin is salvation through the blood of Jesus.

It comes down to a matter of will. Are we willing to admit we sin? Are we willing to confess that sin to God? Are we willing to accept Jesus’ gift of salvation? A willing heart that confesses sin will be saved. God will forgive. He will cleanse from all unrighteousness.

Do you have a willing heart? Or do you think you’re good enough? If you have never accepted the gift of salvation, confess your sin to God right now. Ask Him to forgive you and cleanse you. Ask Him to take loving control of your life.

You won’t regret it.

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