Confessing sins to one another … (HT: ByFaith Magazine)

There is a great article by Pastor Ben Hames over at ByFaith Magazine having to do with confessing sins one to another:

It Has Become Clearer … That We Should Confess Our Sins to One Another

Consider just an excerpt:

” … Many in the church have begun to see the value of having a Christian brother or sister to hold them accountable in life. This service to one another is a great example of the Church of Christ living as vivified community. Confession moves us beyond the cognitive and internal toward the tangible and at least mildly communal. Through this, believers find they are more honest with themselves, more cognizant of God’s standards, and above all more aware of their everyday need of God’s grace. Of course, in all this there is a risk—that someone will find out we’re sinners in need of God’s grace.

Upon this fresh consideration, I am convinced that we neglect great grace in our neglect of confession. We should pray that God would grant us transparent relationships among the believers around us.”

Amen!

How grateful I am for the (imperfect but Divinely instituted) Body of Christ. I am tremendously blessed to have church leaders who regularly confess sin (they model for us) and who help us to confess as well (they help us). It’s all a part of our growth in grace—our sanctification—becoming more and more holy in heart and conduct.

Hope you have a great Wednesday!

Yours,
Tara B.