If we claim, "We don't have any sin," we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we've done wrong. 

1 John 1:8-9 CEB

This ability that we have to deceive ourselves!

And John seems to connect my ability of self deception with not holding on to Truth, not letting the Truth reside in me.

And then there's confession- self deception holds me back from confession- James talks of confession in community brings healing, and John here says confession to God brings forgiveness.

Forgiveness.

Confession to the One who is both Faithful and Just, who made the way of forgiveness possible in Jesus.

Our Father's arms are open wide, in the ultimate expression of love.

Forgiveness.

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