9. Full confession brings conviction from an earthly judge, but secures pardon from God. We are forgiven on account of God’s justice, not merely mercy, because Jesus paid the price. Unconfessed sin in the soul is like a bullet in the body. It is better to be saved by divine mercy than sued by divine justice. 2:1. A saint is not free from sin—that is his burden; but he is not free to sin—that is his blessing. Sin is in him, but his soul is not in sin. A field of wheat may be good, and yet have weeds