Honest Confession
Confession begins with telling the truth about our sins. This verse does not invite us to defend what we have done or pretend that wrong is too small to matter. It gives us a way to speak plainly befo
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“He arose and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and ran, fell on his neck, and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let’s eat and celebrate; for this, my son, was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.’ Then they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:20–24 describes a son admitting his sin to his father, who receives him with compassion and celebrates his return.
Confession begins with telling the truth about our sins. This verse does not invite us to defend what we have done or pretend that wrong is too small to matter. It gives us a way to speak plainly befo