Fortified by the personal assistance of congregation elders, repentant wrongdoers can gain the relief that David felt, as he expressed in a psalm: “My sin I finally confessed to you, and my error I did not cover. I said: ‘ I shall make confession over my transgressions to Jehovah. ’
Kahetsev kristlane, kellele kogudusevanemad osutavad isiklikku abi, võib saada kergendust, mida koges Taavet, kes ütles ühes laulus: „Oma patu ma andsin sulle teada ja oma pahategu ma ei katnud kinni; ma ütlesin: ’ Ma tunnistan Jehoovale oma üleastumised! ’