How can we apply the principle of confession from Leviticus 26:40 today? The Foundation in Leviticus 26:40 “But if they will confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their fathers — their unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, and their hostility toward Me —” (Leviticus 26:40) Why Confession Still Matters • God’s Word is eternally true; what He required of Israel reveals His heart for every generation. • Sin still separates people from God (Isaiah 59:2). • Confession remains God’s ordained doorway to restored fellowship (1 John 1:9; Proverbs 28:13). What Genuine Confession Looks Like • Agreement with God’s verdict: calling sin what He calls it (Psalm 51:4). • Specificity: naming attitudes and actions rather than offering vague apologies (Psalm 32:5). • Personal responsibility: “my iniquity,” yet also awareness of collective sin (Leviticus 26:40; Nehemiah 1:6-7). • God-ward focus: sorrow over grieving Him, not merely regret over consequences (2 Corinthians 7:10). Practical Ways to Practice Confession Today • Daily self-examination before Scripture and the Spirit (Psalm 139:23-24). • Immediate acknowledgment when convicted; do not wait for a formal setting. • Use Scripture’s language in prayer: read a psalm of repentance aloud and insert personal specifics. • Confess lingering or habitual sins to a trusted, mature believer for accountability (James 5:16). • Include corporate confession in family worship or church gatherings, identifying shared failings (Daniel 9:4-11). • Make restitution where possible; confession entails tangible turning from sin (Luke 19:8-9). Blessings That Follow Confession • Cleansing and restored fellowship: “He is faithful and just to forgive us…” (1 John 1:9). • Renewed joy and spiritual vitality (Psalm 51:12). • Freedom from hidden guilt and its physical or emotional burden (Psalm 32:3-4). • Fresh empowerment to obey, as God “remembers our sins no more” (Hebrews 8:12). |
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