God calls all men and women to repentance (Acts 17:30). Jesus called sinners to repentance (Mark 2:17) Repentance is a prerequisite to salvation (Acts 3:19; 2 Cor 7:10). In Revelations Chapter 2 Jesus called several of the Christian churches to repentance. As Christians we will still sin but if we ask for forgiveness, God is fast to forgive (1 John 1:8-10). Forgiveness is hardly sincere if we don’t have a repentant heart but simply carry on sinning.

 So, what is repentance? Repentance is a quality decision to change. If we are walking in a direction displeasing to God (in sin) it makes no sense to simply ask for forgiveness but then continue on in the same direction. Repentance is doing a 180-degree change in our attitudes and actions. After forgiveness, we make that quality decision to walk in the opposite direction from the sin that we asked forgiveness for. God will help us through his grace and love and by the power of his Holy Spirit that dwells in us (Phil 1:6).

How do we know we have a repentant heart? Well, our lives will bear fruits worthy of repentance (Matt 3:8) and everyone will see.

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