If we have stolen something, we will steal no more. If we have lied, we will lie no more. If we have committed adultery, we will stop. Confessing our sins is very important. The Lord has commanded us to confess our sins.
Confession relieves a heavy burden from the sinner.
We must confess all our sins to the Lord. In addition, we must confess serious sins, such as adultery, fornication, and robbery, which might affect our standing in the Church, to the proper priesthood authority. If we have sinned against another person, we should confess to the person we have injured. Some less serious sins involve no one but ourselves and the Lord. These may be confessed privately to the Lord.