Does the Bible say we are Sinners?

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Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

Received. Good balancing word!

And doesn't confession mean "saying the same thing" (Greek - homologeó: to speak the same, to agree)? When we sin and confess it to Him - and not try to hide it - we are agreeing with Him that it is something off the mark, and that we need His help with. This opens the door for Him to come into that area of our life and change us. As 1st John tells us He is then faithful AND righteous to forgive us - because His one sacrifice did it all! We just need to agree with Him (and again, that includes being open with Him about our sin).

yes, and I confess somewhat of a smart alec attitude