Bible invitations to confess our sins
1 John 1:9 (New International Version): If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
James 5:16 (New International Version): Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Proverbs 28:13 (New International Version): Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Psalm 32:5 (New International Version): Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Luke 15:7 (New International Version): I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Sins in the Bible
- Moral Sins:
- Adultery (Exodus 20:14; Matthew 5:27-28)
- Fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18)
- Homosexuality (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27)
- Theft (Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28)
- Murder (Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21-22)
- Ethical Sins:
- Lying (Proverbs 12:22; Colossians 3:9)
- Gossip (Proverbs 16:28; Ephesians 4:29)
- Slander (Proverbs 10:18; James 4:11)
- Social Sins:
- Oppression of the poor (Proverbs 14:31; James 5:1-6)
- Injustice (Proverbs 17:15; Isaiah 5:23)
- Discrimination (James 2:1-9)
- Relational Sins:
- Unforgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15; Ephesians 4:31-32)
- Discord and division (Proverbs 6:16-19; Titus 3:9-11)
- Spiritual Sins:
- Idolatry (Exodus 20:3-6; 1 Corinthians 10:14)
- Blasphemy (Exodus 20:7; Matthew 12:31-32)
- Attitude Sins:
- Pride (Proverbs 16:18; James 4:6)
- Greed (Luke 12:15; Colossians 3:5)
- Envy (Galatians 5:19-21; James 3:14-16)
- Neglect of Responsibilities:
- Neglecting the poor and needy (Proverbs 14:31; James 2:14-17)
- Neglecting one’s family (1 Timothy 5:8)