Most understand Psalm 32 to be about David’s contrition after his affair and resulting treachery with Bathsheba. In it, David says that he acknowledged his sin before the Lord and did not cover it. But that wasn’t always true. David, did for a time attempt to keep silent about it, and that had devastating effects for him. Keeping a sin secret is futile. The Lord is not mocked. But when we come to him and confess our sin openly, on account of Jesus Christ, he is faithful to forgive our sins. It is never too late to repent while you’re still living. Listen to Elder Wes Keene exhort the congregation at TRC Chattanooga, based on Psalm 32:5.
