Over the last couple of weeks, I have tried to over emphasize the need for confession during times of preaching and teaching by reserveing a few minutes to teach on its importance. I think confession can sometimes become devalued in churches for many reasons. And because of this, confession is quickly overlooked and diminished to something we’ve done at some point in our walk rather than something that is a part of our sanctification.

For the purposes of this post, I’m simply addressing confession as it pertains to the individual. Later, we’ll look at the confessing of sin to other believers and corporate confession. Nevertheless, here are four short things to consider about confession:

1. Confession and Agreement

In confession, we are agreeing with the charges that have been brought before us recognizing that we have ultimately sinned against our Lord (Psalm 51:4).

2. Unworthy

When we confess our sin, we are quickly reminded that we are unworthy of God’s grace and mercy.

3. Hatred of Our Sin

Confession is a wonderful part of our sanctification and I realize that’s easier said than done, but the process of sanctification is not only that we are becoming more like Jesus, but in our maturity, growing to hate our sin as well.

4. Grace

In the end, it is the grace of God that we do not deserve that is our only hope. And if you’re a believer, the reminder here is that is by the grace of God that you have saved; not your merit or intellect. Simply, it is by the righteousness and obedience of another that we rest our soul upon (2 Corinthians 5:21)

RECOMMENDED READING:
• The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson

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