Psalm 25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good.
How do you go about apologising to someone? Do you try to make the most elaborate story up, or tell the truth?
When we start to share the truth with people, they pick up on it and are more willing to live with it.
God has always told us the absolute truth; because He loves us!