Step #1 - Admit
Realize and confess that you are a sinner.
Romans 3:23 says, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
The Bible makes it clear that all have sinned against God. No one is exempt from this charge.
Romans 3:10-12 says, As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.
We all sin and fall short of the glory of God. God is Holy, righteous, loving, and all powerful. When you understand who God is and perceive God as He is, then you can know how far you miss the glory of God. He is the only measure of righteousness by which you will be judged. Knowing this, you see your sins in contrast to Him. We all need His mercy.
