Text: Proverbs 28:13 (ESV)

13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,

but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

CONCEAL OR CONFESS

The first and most foolish human error was the attempt to hide his sins from the Creator (see Gen 3:8–10). God knows everything (1 John 3:20). Nobody can hide from God (Heb 4:13). Those who hide from God don't respect His authority. He is gripped with pride and unbelief. (Psa 10:11–13). The person who pretends to be blameless will be judged, while the one who confesses his sin will be forgiven (1 John 1:9–10; Luke 18:10–14).

King David is the classic example. He tried to cover his sin of adultery. He went so far as to have one of his valiant men killed (see 2 Sam 1112). His soul and body suffered immense pain until he confessed to the Lord. His words in Psalm 32 and 51 attest to his guilt when he tried to hide his crimes, as well as his deep relief upon confessing and receiving forgiveness. David exclaims, "Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered" (Psa 32:1).

Today, is not the person who admits wrongdoing before they are caught is usually given more leniency than those who tried to hide their sin and caught? The saying, "the cover-up is often worse than the crime" is true.

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