Daily confession is an essential part of a Christian’s prayer-life:

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9)

Sadly, however, I’ve discovered that I can sin even when I’m confessing to God! How?

One way is the semi-confession, the “yeah, but” tactic. This goes back to the Garden of Eden, when our ancestors, Adam and Eve, blamed each other and the serpent for their sin (Genesis 3:12-13). We do the same thing today: “It’s Ned’s/the internet’s/Satan’s fault.”