Consequences

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV

This sounds so easy, right? Confess and move on. Let's make it right and just get past it. We will be forgiven so that's it. Not so fast. This verse does not absolve us of consequences for sin, just that we will be forgiven. There may still be ways we have to make it right and sometimes that means punishment for the offender.

There are times when we need to not seek those at fault. We just need to asknowledge the wrongdoing, correct the behavior and move on. But this still isn't completely without consequences because the person responsible knows who they are. They will feel remorse for what they've done. This is God's spirit reminding us who lives in our heart.

But it is good to remember that in order to move past sin and rid it from your life, acknowledging it is the first and best thing to do. Take it to God first.