I am going to discuss my personal experiences, even though I am aware that some people may view this as arrogant and not very humble from a Christian perspective. However, I feel that it is important to speak up on behalf of those who are poor and abused, and I believe that confession is a key part of this. There are many people throughout history who have been very good at confessing their sins, and one of them is Martin Luther. He believed that in order to receive God's grace, it was necessary to confess his own sinfulness.I remember when I was first starting out as a Christian, I felt burdened by my conscience. I could see how someone could take something that's supposed to be freeing, like grace, and focus on it so much that it becomes a burden. I understand how the conscience can be corrupted, and how that can lead to people feeling trapped. I realized that the gospel of grace is not about trying to earn salvation through good works, but simply about receiving God's free gift of salvation. This helped to ease my burden and allowed me to enjoy my faith more.The gospel is not simply about people who behave in a certain way and then receive salvation or redemption as a consequence. The gospel is also about the freedom and healing that it brings us, making us better people. If we misunderstand the gospel, then we also misunderstand grace. It doesn't matter how much we confess our sins. The practice of living under the law, or trying to earn salvation through works, is a cursed practice. It's better to live it up and enjoy life, because there is more freedom in that than in a gospel of works.It seems that we have forgotten what the gospel is really about: grace and joy. We have turned it into something that is more about earning our salvation through our works, instead of simply receiving it as a gift from God. I often wonder how someone like David, who was so full of grace and praise, could be so different from the worshipers we see in the New Testament. They seem to have lost the joy and glory that comes from knowing we are saved by grace alone. This is what Jesus was teaching: that the gospel is a message of grace that should fill us with joy and praise. However, many people teach a gospel that is only free at first, and then must be earned through works after the initial salvation experience. It is commonly believed that when Jesus made the distinction between the two sons in the New Testament, he was highlighting the fact that salvation is a free gift from God, not something that can be earned. This interpretation is based on the idea that the son who was given the inheritance despite being a sinner had no merit or reason to receive it, other than the goodwill of the Father. In contrast, the son who was protective of his life and inheritance was seen as deserving of his position. However, it is important to note that Jesus may have simply been making a distinction between two different types of people, rather than saying that salvation is unearned.It is crucial that we understand what grace is, because if we don't then our conception of Jesus will be inaccurate. Grace, defined as the free and unmerited favor of God, is what affords us total freedom. If we don't comprehend it then we will never be able to exploit its potential to the fullest extent. Jesus demonstrated that His grace is accessible to everyone, regardless of whether or not they believe they merit it. In other words, comprehending grace is more vital than admitting our wrongdoings.