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He who conceals his sins doesn`t prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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Confess AND Forsake
Scholars emphasize that receiving God's mercy requires a two-part response. It involves not only 'confessing' sin (admitting it to God and, when appropriate, to those wronged) but also actively 'forsaking' it—turning away from the sinful behavior and lifestyle. One without the other is incomplete.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The conditions of freedom are confession and amendment, confession to God of sins against Him, to men of sins against them. The teaching of ethical…
19th Century
Anglican
He that covereth his sins.— As Adam and Eve did, when they had transgressed (Genesis 3:8), as David did to hi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper God may cover a man's sins, and it is an instance of his grace, and it i…
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It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repen…
