Let’s face it: we don’t like to admit that we are wrong. If you’re anything like me, you will do just about anything to justify your behavior in one way or another. This can affect a range of things and include excuses such as “I was totally right to yell at my brother, he was being a jerk” or “its okay to have a beer with friends once in a while, most teenagers drink a little bit anyway” or even “It’s really not that big of a deal if I look at porn once in awhile. It’s natural to have curiosity.” This is not an exhaustive list, but I think you get the picture. We love to justify our sin by normalizing it…

Why do we confess if our sins have been forgiven and there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ? (Romans 8:1-2) This is a worthwhile question, especially if we strive to honor God with our thoughts and actions. In order to truly understand the purpose of confession we must start in the Old Testament…