Quote Source – Mike Reinstein
A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – The Lord understands that we are sinners, both before we were saved and even subsequent to our salvation. His Son died on the cross as a substitute for the punishment we would otherwise have to pay for our sin nature.
Since part of the process of sanctification is to recognize those times we fall short of God’s ideal (i.e. sin), our response needs to be repentance. Webster offers the following definitions …
Repent – “To turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life.”
Remorse – “A gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs.”
Do you see the difference? True repentance requires a heart change, turning from sin. Remorse, on the other hand, is feeling sorry for your behavior, thoughts, or actions. The point is that God calls the believer (and the unbeliever) to turn from our sins and seek a new or deeper relationship with Him, emphasizing the importance of true repentance over mere feelings of regret.
When you do something wrong, are you merely remorseful, saddened that you have grieved the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)? Or do you actively and prayerfully turn from the error … building a barricade against it, or mentally/physically walking in the opposite direction?
Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words
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