“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy” (Proverbs 28:13 ESV).
The first impulse of sinful humanity, as displayed in Adam and Eve, is the desire to conceal sin. For after they transgressed God’s command and ate of the forbidden fruit, they immediately sought to hide themselves from God. Yet God knew they had sinned and went looking for them.
Attempting to conceal sin never really works. As the Bible says, “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Num. 32:23). Eventually, your sin will be revealed. The longer we try and hide it, the more it negatively affects us.
Therefore let us keep short accounts. Be quick to confess and repent. For we have this promise from the Lord: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
PRAYER: Father, we confess our sins to You today. We know You have forgiven us in Christ Jesus. Not only that, but You have cleansed us of all unrighteousness and made us clean. Hallelujah! Strengthen us by Your Spirit to walk in the light today and to display Your glory to the world. In Jesus’ name, amen.