Share a comment What if the only way to feel covered is to be fully uncovered? We open Romans 4 and the story of David and Bathsheba to face a hard truth with surprising hope: hiding sin always multiplies pain, while confession opens the door to joy, forgiveness, and a clear conscience. We start by naming the modern cover-up playbook—deny, downgrade, deflect, or redefine—and show why each tactic might quiet the moment but corrodes the soul. From corporate scandals to curated alibis, the patt...