Confession Is Always Good For The Soul

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to clease us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9


That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. - Philippians 2:10-11


I've heard people say, "Confession is good for the soul." I agree. In addition to that how are you confessing and to whom? Are you a person who feels/thinks/believes you have to confess in front of others? Or is confessing to God more important?

Let's define confession.

Confession: to acknowledge or avow by way of revelation; to own or admit as true; to declare or acknowledge one's sins especially to God or a priest in order to obtain absolution; to reveal by circumstances


Confession is both acknowledging guilt and proclaiming allegiance to Jesus Christ. The key concept is acknowledging and proclaiming allegiance TO Jesus Christ. Therefore, confession is integral to our onward journey in Christ. How? It brings us closer to God. We are freed from sin, and will be identified as a "true" follower of Jesus. It is also a necessary part of knowing God, knowing others, and allowing others to know you.


Is confession an important part of your leadership style?