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Q116. Can you show me another reason?

Yes; By confessing thy sin, thou subscribest to his righteous judgments that are pronounced against it.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Psalm 51:3,4

For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.