Confession is based on an intentionally twisted understanding of a verse that is generally translated "confess your sins one to another".
The heart of the original writing is simply the point that lies grow in darkness and humanity does better being honest with one another.
The Chair twists many original texts in an attempt to separate humanity from themselves, one another and the I Am.
It is a highly multi faceted deception and being a "honey pot" is just a small part of it.