To whom do I confess my sins, God or others? - Confession - TouchPoints

1 Chronicles 21:8Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census. Please forgive my guilt for doing this foolish thing.”

Ezra 10:11“So now confess your sin to the Lord, the God of your ancestors, and do what he demands. Separate yourselves from the people of the land and from these pagan women.”

You should confess sin to God first, for only God can forgive sin.

James 5:16Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

It can be healing to confess sin to one another, especially if the others are committed to praying for you, encouraging you, and supporting you as you seek restoration. It is also important to confess sin to those whom you have wronged.