By today you have probably realized that you are not doing all for Jesus Christ that you determined to do almost three weeks ago. You want to love him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. But you have failed in some specific areas. What you will study today will be very important in dealing with this for the rest of your life.

Turn to 1 John 1:5-10. 

Read it carefully. Think of the difference in light and darkness. Think of the difference between a bright open room with lots of windows and a totally dark basement area. In one, things are out in the open. You can see them as they really are. In the other, things are hidden and covered by the darkness. 

• With this in mind, what does he mean when he calls us to “walk in the light?” 
• Do you see how this fits with vs. 9 and the call to confess our sins? 

We all – from oldest to the youngest in Christ – sin. If we claim that we don’t, we lie (v.10). How, then, are we to handle all of this? Do we cover and hide our sins? Or do we bring them out into the open through confession? 

Write down the two results of walking out in the light as described in vs.7 why is this passage comforting.

• What does it teach you about relationships in Christ? 

Remember this: Satan’s only ground is darkness. When we confess our sins and bring them out into the light, we take away from him his only base of operation, and we enjoy the power of God’s grace and the blood of Christ continually cleanses us from all sin. 

• Have you been open about your sins? 
• Has God forgiven you?

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