What is involved in true confession of sins? - Confession - TouchPoints

2 Chronicles 7:14Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

Psalm 38:18I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done.

Psalm 51:3-4, 6, 17I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just. . . . But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there. . . . The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.

Proverbs 28:13People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

Confession is the act of recognizing and admitting sin to God so he can forgive it. True confession involves acknowledging your sin, having sorrow for your sin and humility before God, seeking God and his forgiveness, turning to God in prayer, and turning from sin.

Psalm 86:5O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

Proverbs 28:13People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

Confession paves the way for God to work in you. Confession wipes the slate clean so that you can be reconciled to God and have another chance to live for him.