It is odd how often they pick the dare. They would rather lick the floor than give up a secret. Basically our secrets are our own. A dare might be embarrassing or uncomfortable for a short time, but a secret revealed can never be hidden again.
We like to keep our problems to ourselves. When a problem erupts, our first instinct is to figure out how to hide it. We don't want everyone to see what we have done. This however, can be counterproductive. Studies show that when a doctor who has made a mistake admits it and apologizes, he is LESS likely to be sued. But still, it's hard for doctors to do. It's hard to admit that there is a problem. In politics, it is often the cover up that creates more problem than the original mistake.
It is never easy to admit a mistake, but it is usually the right thing to do. God calls us to confess our transgressions so that we can get past them. You see what we keep hidden can grow and fester into a much bigger problem. Supreme Court Justice Louis Branideis was talking about transparency when he said, "Sunlight is the best disinfectant," Bringing our problems out into the light of day allows us to receive support from our fellow Christians as we deal with the real world consequences.
But there is more than that. Confession, bringing our transgressions out of hiding allows the grace of God through His Holy Spirit and the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus Christ to wipe our spiritual slate clean. And there is no better reason than that.
Confession is all about bringing our transgressions to light. It allows us to clear the air, receive a healing Grace and move on to a new future. Confession isn't easy, but it is worth it.
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