Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin . The psalmist pointed to the atonement on the cross. And from Jesus Christ , who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood . The church is full of people like David.
Denial keeps people from dealing with their problems.
Don't give yourself the benefit of the doubt. E. David focused on his ultimate problem. Remorse over the penalty is no substitute for repentance from sin . Fosters Renewal A. Sin and guilt are far from superficial problems. Sin and depravity are inherent.