1. ACKNOWLEDGE GOD’S CHARACTER
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
Psalm 51:1 (NIV)
2. ADMIT OUR SIN
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything you find in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139:23-24 (TLB)
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight…
Psalm 51:4 (NIV)
Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.
Psalm 51:14 (NLT)
The sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. A broken and repentant heart, O God, you will not despise.
Psalm 51:17 (NLT)
3. ACCEPT GOD’S FORGIVENESS
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalms 51:7 (NIV)
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
Psalm 51:2-3 (NIV)
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:10,12 (NIV)
Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.
Psalm 51:14 (NLT)
4. ADVISE OUR FRIENDS
Then I will teach your ways to sinners, and they will return to you.
Psalms 51:13 (NLT)
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