Repentence is an ongoing attitude

[quietbloke]

Repentence is not just a one off experience,but an ongoing attitude.

 

[Halbhh]

Can be, yes -- like David prayed in Psalm 139 --

23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalm 139 NIV
(such a wonderful psalm, and so very recommended for those that haven't yet read/heard this jewel, or not in recent years, or recent months )

 

[Anthony2019]

When we first come to faith in Christ, we repent of our sins and receive His forgiveness.
But it is not a one-off. We are called to a new life of faithfulness and obedience.

But none of us is perfect, and no matter how many years we have been in the faith, sometimes we mess up and get things wrong.

There are different ways we can say sorry to God. We can do it in the quiet of our own prayer time, or praying together with a trusted friend. Some churches have a form of penitence as part of the service and some Christians find it helpful to confess their sins to a minister or priest so they can pray with them. Whatever way we confess our sins to God, the most important thing is to do it. Unconfessed sins can be a major stumbling block for growing in our faith.

The good news is that if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous and He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 John 2.1).

When we come to Him in faith and say we are sorry, we can be absolutely assured of His forgiveness.

 

[musicalpilgrim]

thank you Lord

 

[Mountainmanbob]

Repentence is not just a one off experience,but an ongoing attitude.

A day without repentance is like
a day without sunshine.
Repent should have been my middle name.
M-Bob

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

But none of us is perfect, and no matter how many years we have been in the faith, sometimes we mess up and get things wrong.

That's according to the English / American definition of "perfect", not accurate with Scripture.

Think for comparison how many parents with a 3 year old exlaim how perfect their child is.

Or how many misled sports fans jump and shout and holler that some player(s) are perfect ! ?

The Israelites were told the truth* by Yahuweh. He cannot lie.

The disciples were taught the truth** by Yahushua. He cannot lie.

* "you must be holy for I am holy"
**"you must be perfect, for your heavenly Father is perfect"

So it is not only possible, but was accomplished as written , and is still required.

 

[Anthony2019]

That's according to the English / American definition of "perfect", not accurate with Scripture.

Think for comparison how many parents with a 3 year old exlaim how perfect their child is.

Or how many misled sports fans jump and shout and holler that some player(s) are perfect ! ?

The Israelites were told the truth* by Yahuweh. He cannot lie.

The disciples were taught the truth** by Yahushua. He cannot lie.

* "you must be holy for I am holy"
**"you must be perfect, for your heavenly Father is perfect"

So it is not only possible, but was accomplished as written , and is still required.

Hello yeshuaslavejeff
Yes you made a good point here. I guess another word for perfect could be 'exemplary' or 'unerring'. Would that sound better?

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Hello yeshuaslavejeff
Yes you made a good point here. I guess another word for perfect could be 'exemplary' or 'unerring'. Would that sound better?

smile .... good try, in the right direction....

A child might err.

A sports athlete might often err.

They could each still be called "perfect" in English countries/ and properly so , as perfect in such instances does not require perfection, nor unerring behaviour....

Being as good as they can be, even accounting for stumbling or tripping or getting a cut or a scrape, is closer I think --- and even after
something that might require and result in disciplinary action, they can again "be perfect" simply by doing their whole-hearted best,
as God requires of us. (whole-hearted devotion, service and obedience)

 

[quietbloke]

Being sorry for our sin and turning from it is a daily requirement. Abiding in Christ and He in us is the way to victorious living. Hulleluyah!

 

[quietbloke]

A quiet,contrite spirit is essential to our spiritual well-being. Keeping small accounts with God each day. Keeping our lives well hoed and ordered.

 

[Theophilus2019]

Repentence is not just a one off experience,but an ongoing attitude.

Absolutely right. That’s the best thing I’ve read on this site for days!

 

[quietbloke]

'I hear Thy welcome voice,that calls me Lord to Thee,for cleansing in Thy precious blood that flowed on Calvary' (L Hartsough)

 

[quietbloke]

'I am coming Lord,coming now to Thee. Trusting only in the blood that flowed from Calvary' (L Hartsough)

 

[quietbloke]

'Be not wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and depart from evil',Proverbs says

 

[quietbloke]

'Though coming weak and vile,Thou dost my strength assure. Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse,till spotless all and pure' (L Hartsough)

 

[quietbloke]

'Tis Jesus calls me on to perfect faith and love. To perfect hope and peace and trust,for earth and heaven above' (L Hartsough)

 

[quietbloke]

'Tis Jesus who confirms the blessed work within,by adding grace to welcomed grace,where reigned the power of sin' (L Hartsough)

 

[quietbloke]

'And He the witness gives to loyal hearts and free,that every promise is fulfilled,if faith but brings the plea' (L Hartsough)

 

[quietbloke]

'All hail,atoning blood! All hail redeeming grace! All hail the gift of Christ,our Lord,our strength and righteousness' (L Hartsough

 

[quietbloke]

Dear God I am sorry when I do wrong. Please forgive and cleanse me from my sin and keep me close to You!