Well, yes, you do. Because He said that if we confess our sins, He is FAITHFUL and JUST to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness.
See, that's what faith is. Believing that what God said in His word is true.
Anyone who doesn't believe that God meant it when He said it is in effect calling Him a liar.
That is unbelief, not faith because that person is saying that God is not true and doesn't believe Him.
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
That is the essence of faith. Believing God. When He says it it's a done deal. We can take it to the bank.
That's why believers are so sure of their salvation. They believe God when He tells us something in His word.
Yes... Catholics are sort of an odd breed. They like public shame for some reason.
Exactly!