A Simple Step

January 24

Confession is good for the soul. This is an old adage that is profoundly applicable in the spiritual realm. In one way or another, Christian denominations subscribe to this doctrine of the faith that, like the deity of Christ, distinguishes them from adherents of other religions.

Confession is practiced by another monotheistic religion, Judaism, although Jews do not subscribe to the Christian tenet that Jesus is the Son of God and is thereby equal to God. The world’s third monotheistic religion, Islam, denies both of these doctrines.

In fact, Islam embraces a doctrine that in essence says that Allah made us, therefore he understands us and ‘winks’ at our sins as long as the believer endeavors to adhere to his law. It is further believed that if one keeps his sins concealed rather than confessing them, they will not be counted as heavily against him as if they had been discovered.

Returning to Christian thought as expressed by the greatest expounder of it of all time, the Apostle Paul, we need only turn to Romans 10:9, 10 to read the clear message of salvation and its relationship to confession. “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Confession. A simple step. Take it!