That confession of sin was motivated only by pride, only by sin, only by a desire to further hurt the woman who, in spite of his sin, had been faithful to him. I have never yet heard any man who, under such circumstances, confessed such a sin while simultaneously showing grace or a truly Christian repentance. This was not a Christian act. It was an unchristian act because it was an attempt to absolve himself in part, but in reality it was only a further act of offense against his wife. Confession
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