This podcast is based on texts that discuss the practice of confessing sins within the Christian faith, exploring whether confession should be solely to God or also to other people. Several sources highlight the relational and healing benefits of confessing to trusted fellow Christians, emphasizing mutual prayer, accountability, and support in overcoming struggles like lust and addiction. While acknowledging that ultimate forgiveness comes from God through Christ, these articles and forum posts suggest that being open about weaknesses with others can lead to spiritual growth, humility, and freedom from shame and hiddenness. Some also offer practical advice on how to confess to others and how to support friends who are confessing their sins, emphasizing the importance of honesty without unnecessary detail and focusing on the underlying heart issues.
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Confessing sins: to God or to people? : r/Reformed - RedditwebFriends confess - Time of GracewebGospel Culture: Honest Confession and Repentance - Acts 29webHow Can We Serve One Another in Battling Lust? - Desiring GodwebHow Important Is It to Confess My Sin to Someone Other Than God?webHow To: Respond To A Friend Who Confesses Sin - Yana JenaywebHow detailed should confessing my sin to others be? : r/TrueChristian - RedditwebHow to Respond When a Friend Confesses Their Sin - YMIwebI've got a friend who struggles with...lust | The Good Book Blogmore_vertWalk in the Light: How God Uses Our Confession to Others - The Gospel Coalition
