Which statement best describes your view of confession?
• Confession should be done privately in prayer.
• Confession should be done with a trusted friend.
• Confession should be done with an elder/pastor.
• Confession should be done corporately with the church.
• Confession is not necessary for the Christian.
My wife and I are visiting a couple we dearly love but only get to see occasionally. The men are in one room; the women in another. I am listening as my friend speaks of some ideas that have been of paramount importance to him in his conduct of pastoral ministry. I find myself marveling at his wisdom and spiritual depth. More …
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