Confess (Proverbs 28:13)
Many people don’t feel the need to confess their sins to God. They ignore his prompting to come clean. Solomon reveals the foolishness of such self-delusion. Trying to hide sin from God interrupts and weakens our relationship with him. When you confess what you’ve done and sincerely ask for God’s forgiveness, the distance closes and your relationship heals. God doesn’t put a statute of limitations on sin. Any obstacles you put in the way of your relationship with him remain there until you remove them. However, if you’re sincere about wanting God’s forgiveness, you’ll receive it.
Reflect & Pray:
- How do you show sincerity about wanting God’s forgiveness?
- Do you have unconfessed sin in your life right now? If so, what effect is it having on your relationship with God? On your self-respect?
- How can you set an example for your family in this area?
Taken from NIV Busy Dad’s Bible