Mishneh Torah, Repentance 1:2
(2) How does one confess? One says, “Please God, I have sinned, I have erred, I have willfully but unrebelliously transgressed, I have done such-and-such specific sins, I am regretful, and ashamed for my actions, and I will never again return to my old ways.” This is the essence of the confession, and anyone who wants to lengthen their confession, this is praiseworthy.
Questions to Consider and Discuss:
- Traditionally we repent in front of others in public and not private confession? What is the power of public confession to God?
- “Anyone who wants to lengthen their confession, this is praiseworthy.” What might you add to your confession beyond the words above and an accounting of your wrongs?
- The words you’ve added, how do they change the power of your confession?
