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Confession: Own Your Sin
The next guideline is Own your sin. Make no excuses. Don’t blame others. Avoid language that minimizes your confession or shifts blame ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Confession: Go As a Beggar
In our journey of faith, Jesus calls us to seek reconciliation with those we have wronged. The first guideline, "Go as a beggar," ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Expressing Godly Sorrow: Guidelines for Confession
Expressing godly sorrow in confession reflects true contrition – it is a
fruit of repentance. However, we are so accustomed to self ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


An “Apology” Unlikely to Express Godly Sorrow
When considering the nature of godly sorrow, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:10, “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Understanding Godly Sorrow and Worldly Grief
True contrition is marked by genuine sorrow over one's sins. This sorrow, when expressed during confession, reflects a heart that is ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


The Power of Confession: Moving Beyond I'm Sorry
In our culture, we often find ourselves saying "I’m sorry" when we've done something wrong. However, these words can carry multiple ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Confession Leads to Healing
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


In What or Whom Do We Place Our Trust When We Self-Justify?
We explored how denying our sins equates to denying our need for Christ. By not depending on Christ and His forgiveness, we end up ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


The Transformative Power of Kindness
In our fast-paced and often frustrating world, it's easy to succumb to feelings of anger and bitterness. Whether it's a harsh word from ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Embracing Forgiveness and Letting Go of Resentment
In our daily interactions, we often encounter situations that challenge our patience and understanding. Ephesians 4:31 admonishes us, ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


The Far-Reaching Impact of Angry Words
Angry words bear a heavy weight. They don't just injure the individual they are directed towards; their impact reverberates far and wide ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Our Inner Reactions to Conflict
In our daily lives, we may encounter various conflicts that test our patience and emotions. While some people may express anger and ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Finding Healing and Forgiveness in Family Conflicts
Family conflicts can be immensely challenging, especially when emotions run high, as they did in the confrontation between James and his ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


To Whom Should James Confess?
In moments of conflict and failure, it is crucial to recognize the path to reconciliation and healing. For James, a teenage son who ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Finding Comfort in the Midst of Anger and Fault
In moments of conflict and anger, it can be challenging to find a path to reconciliation and peace. When James recognized his faults after a

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


A Christ-Centered Response to Our Self-Justification
In moments of heightened emotion and conflict, it is often challenging to maintain a Christ-like demeanor. When James found himself in a hea

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Understanding Denial and Self-Justification Through Scripture
In Lesson 3, we explored the consequences of justifying ourselves. We often try to defend our actions and rationalize our behaviors, but the

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Justifying Ourselves Rather than Confessing Our Sin
In the story where James arrives late, we observe an interaction between him and his mother, which reveals how James attempts to justify his

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


What Does Confession of Sin Indicate About Our Faith in Jesus?
Confession of sin is an act of faith that reveals the depth of our trust in Jesus Christ. When we confess our sins, we acknowledge our own s

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Why is Daily Contrition Necessary For the Child of God?
For the child of God, daily contrition is an essential practice in the journey of faith. Contrition, or genuine sorrow for one's sins, ...

Dwight Schettler
Mar 14, 20252 min read
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