Hidden sins are the most difficult to eliminate since, as the title implies, we do them secretly, behind closed doors, where no one sees us. Therefore, they are the ones we hold on to the most and the hardest to let go. And for this reason, they are the ones we should start working on today.
Those hidden sins are what deteriorate your relationship with God. Those sins are, ironically, the ones that bring the most conviction. Because sometimes we justify our actions with the fact that no one else knows. But God does know, and for this reason, coming before God costs us more. It is hard to find a way to relate to the only person who knows your fault; those sins disconnect us from Our Heavenly Father. But is it worth turning away from God because of them? Proverbs 28:13 says: He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
Since those sins are the hardest to let go, they will also be the hardest to confess. James 5:15 says: Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Sometimes, we cannot do things alone. Sometimes we try several times and end up falling again.
A few years ago, I was dealing with hidden sin. I tried and tried, but it was difficult for me. When I read this verse from James, I had a hard time believing what it suggests. Confess your sin to your brother ?! madness! But since it is a biblical principle, I decided to put it into practice. At that time, I had a friend who had been serving the Lord much longer than I had, and I decided to open up with her. To my surprise, not only did she understand me, but she did not judge me and confessed to having gone through the same thing in her beginnings. We prayed together, and in time, I was freed from that sin.
From personal experience, I know that it is not easy to let go of those sins that we only practice privately. But they will keep you away from your purpose. God knows what you are doing, that your pastor or your brother does not know, does not change reality in the eyes of God. This type of sin requires great willpower on your part and a great desire to make things right with God and align yourself with His plan.
Don't let a hidden sin rob you of God's blessing for you. If you continue to commit these mistakes, it is very likely that little by little, you will fall into other types of sins that will lead you to put your salvation at risk. Many people use grace to continue sinning. Yes, God is merciful and forgives our offenses when we come before Him in repentance. Continuing to sin is evidence that you have not genuinely repented and are playing with fire. Ezekiel 18: 30b says: Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Sin does not bring anything good for you. Continuing to do something that takes you away from God's plan for your life is foolish. Jesus paid a high price for your sins to give you the gift of salvation. Many think that salvation cannot be lost, but Hebrews 2: 3 says: "how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?
Walking with God is an uphill walk. We have been separated for him, and we must live accordingly. Many think that we lose our life keeping ourselves for the Lord. I'd rather live for Him today and get to heaven than a life according to the world and squander eternity. If a hidden sin is distancing or keeping you from God, right now is an excellent time to decide to let go of that sin and be free. Do not change the eternal for the temporary. God continues to love you and waits for you. Take the first step and talk to God about your sin. Believe me that in Him, you will find the strength to let go and move on.
Blessings
