Amen! In order to be cleansed by God, we must confess our sins as believers and our overall sinfulness for unbelievers to become born again.
God will not save anyone who refuses to admit they need saving and cleansing. He will also not help a born-again believer overcome the consequences of their individual sins if they will not confess them. God brings consequences to His children to train them to desire His cleansing.
1 John 1:9
"9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
No one will be forgiven who will not confess.
1 Corinthians 3:14-16 "…14 If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames. 16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?…"
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
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