Friday, August 27, 2010

Day 101 - ? about James 5:13-18

Extreme Faith Workout
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Is it ever appropriate to confess sins before a group, such as an entire congregation?
If the sin affects the entire congregation, then yes, it is appropriate. If the person wants to confess to them, and the church leadership believes it is appropriate for those circumstances, then yes. If the discipline process goes that far, then yes.

Is it ever wise to confess personal sins to another person, even if that person is not directly involved?
If telling that person will help in accountability, then yes.

Do confession and forgiveness contribute to physical as well as spiritual healing?
yes. It puts us in the place of God's blessing. Having a clear conscience is always healthy;and although God chooses to heal, confession and forgiveness equals spiritual healing, even if the physical healing doesn't come.

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