Trying to outsmart God is a sin.

We belief the primary purpose of confession is conscience relief

Genuine confession serves as the first step towards repentance and reconciliation

Genuine confession leads to genuine change

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Give the following instructions to the people of Israel: If any of the people—men or women—betray the Lord by doing wrong to another person, they are guilty. Numbers 5:5-6 NLT

They must confess their sin and make full restitution for what they have done, adding an additional 20 percent and returning it to the person who was wronged. Numbers 5:7 NLT
       Repentance
       Reconciliation
       Restitution

Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” Luke 19:8 NLT

Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. Luke 19:9 NLT

Confess 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. James 5:16 NLT

We fear consequences of confession more than we fear consequences of concealment.

Homework: What and who do I need to tell?