2006-09-15 10:32:57 · 14 answers · asked by Dysthymia 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
" Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained" - John 20:22
2006-09-15 10:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can confess your sins to someone else, but the thing is God is the only one that can forgive your sins and Him alone. While it may be nice and healing to confide in someone for understanding and help, the sin remains until God removes it.
2006-09-15 10:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not a religon guru, however, I have strong faith. I believe there is only one God and I do not worship other "idols."
However, We confess our sins to all, by apologizing, going to "confession," and admiting our wrongs. I don't know if it says in the bible anywhere, but I feel talking about your "sins" helps to make you feel better!
2006-09-15 10:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by guaca_lamoly 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I John 1:9-10!
2006-09-15 10:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by LARRY S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
James 5:16
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
there is great value in a relationship where you can be accountable to another believer. actually vocalizing your sins helps you recognize them. Just make sure the one who you share these things with is trustworthy.
you don't have to go to a priest and have him go to God with your requests for forgiveness
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
2006-09-15 10:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by SETFREEBYJESUS 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually in Mark 2:10 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins (Jesus' words
2006-09-15 10:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't.
"Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16)
2006-09-15 10:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought he only wanted praise and faith. Pray to him only. It always sounded to me like you were to just confess them and whoever was there could just listen in.
2006-09-15 10:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2006-09-15 11:05:06 · answer #9 · answered by James C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think it's somwhare in Psalms that it says to come before the throne of God and ask for forgiveness.
2006-09-15 10:34:56 · answer #10 · answered by I-C-U 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋