We understand that you're feeling anxious about a mistake you've made and the possibility of others finding out. First, let's remember what the WEB says in Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." This is a powerful reminder that if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior if you have believed in Jesus Christ, then you are not under condemnation. All of your mistakes are forgiven. You are made whole and made the righteousness of God.
If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ, we invite you to consider the salvation message. Remember, the price for sin is death, but thanks be to God the free gift of eternal life is available to you in Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23. For more information, you can contact us.
However, if you are not walking according to the Spirit then you will fulfill the lusts of the flesh. See Romans 8:5. Also, hiding the sin is not the answer. Instead, we encourage you to confess if needed. Remember Proverbs 28:13, "He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our fellow brother/sister who has made a mistake and is scared of it being discovered. We pray that You will grant them the courage to face this situation with honesty and integrity. Help them to confess their mistake if this is appropriate and as You will it. We pray that if it be Your will, this issue would be resolved discreetly and justly.
Help them to remember that their identity and their righteousness is in Christ Jesus and that they do not need to fear condemnation. Help them to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Lord, guide them through this challenging time, and help them to learn and grow from this experience. We ask this in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.
Moving forward, we encourage you to live a transparent and honest life, remembering that God calls us to live in the light. As it says in Ephesians 5:8, "For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." Trust in God's forgiveness and guidance, and He will lead you through this.
We do not specify if you should tell people or not. We know that God will guide you through His Holy Spirit. We trust that God will direct you and guide the people in your life to do what will be His will and bring you closer to Him. Trust in Jesus Christ.