1 John 1:8-9–Hiding Sin in Deception or Confessing Sin to be Forgiven

1 John 1:8-9: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us form all unrighteousness."

There is a profound truth asserted in these verses about the nature of mankind's relationship to God.  We are full of sin.  There is no way around this basic, fundamental truth.  We are born into sin.  It is the flaw of humanity and the cause of every hardship and strife that all humanity has ever had to face.  Any worldview, then, that does not address sin is not and cannot be true.  But all that being said, God has been merciful to us in Christ Jesus that if we confront and confess our sin, He is just and faithful to forgive us.  What's more, He not only forgives but He cleanses us too!  There is no greater and more beautiful proposition to have ever been made than this truth.  We are not worthy of this gift but God makes us worthy by His grace.  Amen!