7 Dos and Don’ts of a Good Confession

[Michie]

First confession: I’m not a priest. Glad I got that off my chest.

I’m no expert on Confessions, but I know a little something about admitting things and forgiveness. If I can see when my kids aren’t being honest or when something’s weighing on them, how much more can God see?

Let’s look at Why before diving into the Dos and Don’ts.

Why Confess Your Sins?​

I usually know when my kids are lying or hiding something, and I’m a mere mortal. I want them to come to me and tell me. If I point it out, they don’t experience that honesty and coming clean. I don’t want them to feel burdened by guilt. When they confess it themselves, that guilt is far less.

Plus, they get to experience my mercy—far inferior to God’s but still big to them. Nothing they do can stop me from loving them. How much more for God’s love with us?

Continued below.

7 Dos and Don’ts of a Good Confession – EpicPew

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