spiritual discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: Ambrose on David's Confession as Model

By Ambrose of MilanSource: Ambrose of Milan - On Repentance / Commentary on Psalm 51 (Public Domain)181 words

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David royal confession vulnerability honesty

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2 Samuel 12:13 Psalm 51:1-4 Psalm 51:10-12

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