1 John 1:9. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive and to cleanse. Forgiveness rests on His faithfulness, not our worthiness.
John writes to assure believers. Confession is not earning forgiveness; it is receiving what Christ's faithfulness already secured. Cleansing follows confession because it is promised.
Father, I confess what I have done wrong. Thank You that You are faithful and just to forgive and to cleanse me through Christ.
Am I holding onto guilt Christ has already removed, as though my shame could pay what His grace has covered?
Name your sin specifically to God, receive His forgiveness by faith, then turn from it in one concrete way today.
