True repentance

Today, more than ever, Christians need to unite in prayer for the nations. A prayer that begins with a call to praise God, true repentance, and restoration.

Some apologies are done to get you to back off. Sincere apologies have remorse and the resolve to do better. Yelling "I'm sorry" is not remorse; it's anger at getting caught and called out. What are the worse apologies you've gotten and what are some terrific ones?

“Repentance involves a change of heart and a desire to forsake sin and serve God. It involves humbly yielding to the Spirit and submitting to God’s will. ... Repentance requires a sincere and lasting change of thoughts, desires, habits, and actions. It is a positive experience that brings joy and peace.” From 'Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service.' ... Learn more lds.org/topics/repentance and #passiton. #ShareGoodness

THERE ARE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FORGIVENESS, RECONCILIATION, and TRUST. Reconciliation is possible with geniune repentance, but you must discern if it's wise to reconcile and allow the offender back into your life. Trust must be earned over time and proven by changes in patterns of behavior. If the patterns of behavior don't change, they have not truly repented. And if there's no repentance, you can still forgive...without excusing or enabling the offender to do more damage. You can walk

I think many of us have a misunderstood, or at least incomplete, view of the true meaning of repentance. Let's look at what the Bible really teaches.