The confession of faith is simply saying about ourselves what God says about us. Most of the time, we only confess the good things that God says about us. The conviction of the Holy Spirit not only approves us when we do right, but He is here to reprove us when we do wrong. Confession is good for your soul. James 5:16 says, "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."