(January 8, 2018 at 1:55 pm)SteveII Wrote:(January 8, 2018 at 2:57 am)vulcanlogician Wrote: What's up with this?
It's the first step in the ABCs of becoming a Christian (Admit, Believe, Confess) but I always saw it as a rather unhealthy way to reflect upon one's misdeeds. Personally, I think something like "I made a mistake" or "That was terrible of me to do" is a much more beneficial as it is directed toward the action itself. It doesn't make the assumption: I did a bad thing, therefore I'm a bad person.
What does it really even mean?
Admit that I'm capable of moral transgressions? Sure, I'll admit that. But that doesn't mean I am anything, does it?
Does it mean admit that I've commited moral transgressions in the past? I'll admit that too. And while you're at it, I'll probably fail in my moral responsibilities in the future too. I admit it.
Theists: Have I admitted in this post that I'm a sinner? Or is there more to it than that? If so, what's the difference?
Admitting you are a sinner (which you have) has no consequence/effect other than to be the prerequisite step toward asking Jesus to become your Lord/Savior and asking for forgiveness with the end goal being having those same sins wiped clean.
Steve, I didn't read where Vulcandude asked about how he can win extra benefits from your lord and savior either now or in an afterlife. It sounds like you do think he has 'admitted his sins'. For anyone not pursuing the pie in the sky of an after life, alleviation of self condemnation is really enough.
Sounds like you should be good to go, Vulcanguy.