Why is it important for Christians to acknowledge their sins?

For Christians, recognizing and confessing our sins is essential for walking in fellowship with God. The sermon emphasizes that each believer is a sinner and that true repentance is only possible when the Holy Spirit awakens our understanding of our sinful nature. This acknowledgment humbles us and compels us to seek Jesus, who is our advocate and propitiation. As noted in 1 John 1:8, 'If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,' indicating that a proper acknowledgment of our sinful state is vital to receiving the grace and forgiveness offered through Christ’s sacrifice.