If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Forgiveness and cleansing are two of the most important blessings we have in Christ. They form the heart of Christ's redeeming work. He who desires to begin a new life in Christ becomes conscious of a past that he cannot change.
Sin is a dark and slavish reality.
Nothing short of a miracle of God's grace can purge our guilt and set us free from sin. God loves us as a father loves his son. An earthly father should have no difficulty forgiving his son who may run wild. As Christian parents, our love for our children never ceases. It is always there.