Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13

When a person covers up sin, it festers like a spiritual infection - blocking growth, robbing peace, and withholding blessing. Hidden sin is never healed; only repentance brings restoration.

Augustine of Hippo, born in 354 AD in North Africa, stands as one of the most influential voices in Christian history. His early years were marked by restlessness and a desperate search for meaning, yet he tried to outrun his own brokenness—seeking success while ignoring the turmoil within.

But everything changed when Augustine encountered Christ. He did not merely acknowledge his sin; he confessed it openly before God and turned away from his former life. In repentance, he discovered the freedom of grace. Augustine became a bold witness to the truth that no one is beyond redemption when they humble themselves, confess, and turn back to God.

His life teaches us that true prosperity is not found in concealing our flaws but in exposing them to the light of God’s mercy. Blessing flows not to the proud but to the repentant—those who dare to confess and forsake their old ways. May Augustine’s example remind us that repentance is the doorway to peace, growth, and the joy of walking in God’s liberating truth.

Proverbs 28:13 teaches that honesty before God leads to wholeness, while secrecy leads to spiritual stagnation. True prosperity - peace, integrity, joy, and fellowship with God - flows not from perfection, but from a repentant heart that chooses transparency, humility, and transformation.

“Confession unlocks mercy. Honesty invites healing. Surrender leads to transformation.”