What does it mean to confess our deeds as a Christian?

Confession in the life of a Christian is essential for acknowledging our sinfulness and our need for redemption through Christ. When believers confess their deeds, they are publicly agreeing with God’s declaration of their guilt and recognizing that their works, both good and bad, hold no merit for salvation. The act of burning books related to curious arts in Acts 19 serves as a symbolic demonstration of this confession, indicating the believers' awareness that their prior ways were worthless before God. It demonstrates that true faith recognizes all self-righteousness must be surrendered and that only the righteousness of Christ offers salvation and hope. Therefore, confession is an act of faith that aligns our acknowledgment of sin with our trust in Christ’s atoning work.