Sermon Series:  Being a Peacemaker
Message:  How is Confession Good for the Soul
by Ed Hale
on October 25, 2009

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How is Confession Good for the Soul?

Seven A's of Confession

Breathe grace by humbly and thoroughly admitting your wrongs.  One way to do this is to use the Seven A's of confession:

1. Address everyone involved.

2. Avoid if, but, and maybe.

3. Admit specifically.

4. Acknowledge the hurt.

5. Accept the consequences.

6. Alter your behavior.

7. Ask for forgiveness.

(Matthew 7:3-5; 1 John 1:8-9; Proverbs 28:13)

Four Promises of Forgiveness

Forgiveness may be described as a decision to make four promises:

1. "I will not dwell on this incident."

2. "I will not bring up this incident again and use it against you."

3. "I will not talk to others about this incident."

4. "I will not let this incident stand between us or hinder our personal relationship."