All tagged Remorse
How do we repent? In what way do we demonstrate our contrition? In mourning we weep, and some of us wear black, or cover ourselves in ashes. In great emotion over matters of faith some of us tear our clothing and wail publicly, but how should we show our true penitence so that it is not seen as hypocritical, but as heartfelt?
Have those things of the world died to you? Are you a different person today than you were the day before you first believed? Do you ask the Lord for forgiveness of your sins and then take a deep breath of relief when they are lifted from you, or do you ask, but then refuse to allow His forgiveness to occur in you? Let’s look at this ploy of Satan... our continued spiritual regret and conviction.