Here’s the link to Article XXV: https://bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession/of-confession-xxv/
Confession of sin was already discussed briefly in Article XI. However, here in Article XXV, the confessors go into greater detail.
Historically, Lutherans have seen great value in the practice of private confession. How does this work? If you are troubled by something you have done, you ask to meet with your pastor privately and confess. If you are bound by a sinful habit, he may offer some words of advice from scripture. The most important thing is that, after hearing your confession, he will pronounce the absolution, exercising the authority that Jesus gave to his church in Matthew 16:19 and John 20:22-23. A faithful pastor will maintain confidentiality.
How does our practice differ from Rome? The main difference is that we do not set up burdensome laws around it. Rome requires Catholics to attend confession at least once a year and usually a token act of penitence (such as saying the rosary) is required before the priest will pronounce the absolution.
In the Lutheran church, we see confession as a gospel resource. Confessing to a pastor helps to break the stronghold sin may have in your life. Further, if you are troubled in conscience, the absolution will bring great comfort.
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