CONFESSION OF SINS. The word confession has a twofold meaning that can be partially explained by etymology. The Latin confiteor, from which confession derives, means specifically "to confess a sin or fault," but also, in a more general...
He that jokes, confesses. (Italian) The man who sleeps does not confess. (Yoruban) A fault confessed is half redressed. (Portuguese) Confess and be hanged. (Portuguese) Confessed faults are half mended. (Scottish) Confession is as healing medicine to...
*Sin must be confronted and confessed before it can be forgiven. In the days of the *Temple, sin offerings accompanied by *prayer were an important part of the sacrificial ritual. In the *synagogue liturgy, confession of sin is regularly made and is...
Confession of sins is part of the Christian faith and practice (James 5:16). The meaning is essentially the same as the criminal one – to admit one's guilt. Confession of one's sins, or at least of one's sinfulness, is seen by most churches as a...
