Confession would break up the fallow ground of the heart; it would rid you of your pride and self-complacency. While you neglect this work, wonder not that the Holy Spirit has not softened your heart and led you into all truth. God could not have blessed you without sanctioning sin and confirming you in unbelief. You have been deceiving yourselves and deceiving others, and the Holy Spirit will never by its work or witness make God a liar.

Bekendelse vil bryde hjertets braklagte grund; den vil befri jer for stolthed og selvtilfredshed. Så længe du forsømmer dette, så undres ikke at Helligånden ikke har blødgjort dit hjerte og ledt jer til hele sandheden. Gud kunne ikke velsigner jer uden billigelse i synd og bekræfter jer i vantro. I har bedraget jer selv og andre, og Helligånden vil aldrig gøre Gud til løgner ved dens arbejde eller vidne.