Mistakes
He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.
There is a difference between making a mistake and committing a sin. For example, unintentionally hurting someone with your words is a mistake, while gossiping about or slandering someone is a sin. You can often avoid repeating a mistake by studying where you went wrong in the past or by thinking through your words and actions ahead of time. But to avoid repeating a sin, you need God’s help. The regret you feel over your sin indicates that you want to change your ways. When you confess your sin to God, he promises to remove your guilt and help you do better next time.