Sin is a terrible enemy to life in the soul, bringing terrible consequences to one’s life on earth. Sin and its effects cannot be overcome by trying harder, by will power, by resolving to be better, or by any human effort. I deal daily and finally with Sin by inflicting a crushing and violent blow: repent and believe, that is, openly admit and honestly confess sin and then gladly receive and securely apply forgiveness through faith in Jesus.
Blessings come to the one whose transgression (rebellion) is forgiven, whose sin (turning away) is covered, and whose iniquity (distortion) is not counted against him. Woes come to the one who keeps silent, meaning he either refuses to confess because he stubbornly insists on dealing with problems by himself or forgets to confess because his mind is not on God and he doesn’t make the connection between his sin and the consequent issues that make life hard.
Though sin is always present to us, its power to inflict damage is removed. The words, “Sin is covered,” does not mean pretending it doesn’t exist; it means the cancer is surgically removed or the infection is medically destroyed. The result is spiritual health, with physical and emotional benefits, without Enemy interference.