Joseph Forgiving His Brethren. "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Matt. 6:12.
1. What has God promised to do when we confess our sins?
“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.
2. How has it been made possible for sins to be forgiven?
“If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 2:1, 2.
3. To whom should sins be confessed, and why?
“Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight.” Ps. 51:4. See Gen. 39:9.
4. What instruction is given concerning confession of faults?
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.” James 5:16.