Why Do I Find 'Repent' Such A Repulsive Word?

well, if you have Jesus you wouldn't worry about it and would not be wilfully sinning, cos that's just crucifying Him all over again.

Sorry, I really don't know what your issue is.
I remember when I first became a christian the first thing I did was repent of my unbelief. Later I repented of lots of other things too but it wasn't hard cos God granted me repentance, through His grace. He delivered me and forgave me.

Just to add, I know you read the bible and of course I read it too but I just wondered if you read the part about Jesus own blood paying for our sin.

If you haven't applied the blood...your walk will not be effective. It's in Hebrews. Otherwise you are just trying to be like the Jewish people, obeying the laws to the best of their ability but failing because they didnt recognise Jesus blood paid for our sin!!!

Just a guess here...but as "repent" is a buzzword, have you heard it a great deal? Because there are some such words I've heard over and over again until they grate on my ears.

nb408 said:

I really don't know why, maybe it's sin in me. I willfully submit to God and want him to change my will into his will. I want him to shape me and mold me into what he truly created me to be. I completely agree with the notion that when you sin, let God know you're sorry. Let him know that you acknowledged that it happened and you want to change. I believe this with all my heart and I have no problem with it. However, when I hear the words repent from your sins it makes me want to throw up. Not even joking it really makes me gag like dude that's disgusting. It makes me think of the pharisees who were hypocrites. I don't know why I really really just don't like that word. I'd rather just say submit to God's will, acknowledge your wrongdoings and let GOD change you. It's really that simple. Do you really think you can change your sin nature on your own? When I hear the word repent that's automatically what I think it implies. Is it bad that I find this word so repulsive?

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All it means is to say you are sorry or apologize. Maybe you associate the word with repulsive or resent or repugnant. Just think of apologize when you hear that word.

I don't understand if you have repented and just hate the word itself (general distaste. I find it a bit humorous yet weird to say "moist"), or you stick to your ways and are repulsed by the act of repentance (definite entails of pride)...

If it is the word, then...you can replace it with the phrases "turn around" or "U-turn".
If it is the act, then I kindly recommend seeking a little further into your Bible. We all mistakes. That's a clear given. And it's (sorta in a different perspective) just as long as you change and don't (or try to not) do it again. My issue when i became a Christian was relying everything upon how I feel. "Yeah yeah salvation but what if I don't feel like it?" kind of thing.

HannahElizaW said:

I don't understand if you have repented and just hate the word itself (general distaste. I find it a bit humorous yet weird to say "moist"), or you stick to your ways and are repulsed by the act of repentance (definite entails of pride)...

If it is the word, then...you can replace it with the phrases "turn around" or "U-turn".
If it is the act, then I kindly recommend seeking a little further into your Bible. We all mistakes. That's a clear given. And it's (sorta in a different perspective) just as long as you change and don't (or try to not) do it again. My issue when i became a Christian was relying everything upon how I feel. "Yeah yeah salvation but what if I don't feel like it?" kind of thing.

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Some good and sensible thoughts there!

Blessings.

To be spiritually united with Jesus Christ definitely means that you are not alone - even geographically, such as Alaska as an Eskimo - as his Holy Spirit corrects you eternally, supernaturally, and we don't go to church to show disrepect or show sexual interest - except for marriage - in each other because of Christ's righteousness being freely given to us through faith for our protection now and into the future of his Second Coming - and that is the other part of faith: future-coming physical evidence of his identity as a young, healthy and ageless man of God with the power of transformation and victory so beyond magnificent that Satan cannot find a way to destroy our faith by replacing with selfish logic because of Christ's spiritual union with us that creates this natural repentance through strong faith:.
Faith - is invisible spiritual presence in the now and future-coming physical evidence of Jesus Christ in his Second Coming future return that will eventually turn into Fact, knowing that we will soon witness Jesus with our new eyes and ears of Christ, besides our future-coming measure-perfect bodies and new genius-intelligent minds of Christ that are much more than super-knowledge and wisdom,
but also the super-clear memory ability to know everybody's name and background without limitations, even through supernatural communication by visiting one's heart - specifically, the mind - as if there's an inbuilt mobile phone in our new minds of Christ without having to travel by car and meet face-to-face -
Tis I believe will happen if we are going to become socially active and positive as new brothers and sisters of Christ inside the most advanced and construction-safe free-for-all home accommodation: the kingdom of God on a new disaster-free paradise Earth for a lifetime of business (work/employment) and recreation (hobbies, sports, athletic challenges) activities ruled and moderated by our future world king Jesus Christ.;'*';.

nb408 said:

So repentance is the process of consciously knowing that something is wrong. Knowing it's not the best for you and you turn to what God wants which is obviously better. What if you don't consciously know what you are doing wrong. I've read the bible front to back and I know all the rules. The things I would say are sin in my life are laziness, pleasure, and anger. I've tried to tell myself that I just choose not to be angry anymore but I still get angry. So I still sin. I try my hardest but I can't do it. I can't "sin no more." I need a savior, I need Jesus. I'm honestly not sure why I struggle with this. People sound like they know it all. Like they have all the answers and they never sin anymore. They sound like they don't ever struggle with sin and then they say you need to repent. How do you know what I need? We're as broken as everyone else in this world no matter how hard we try. That's probably why I dislike that word so much because nobody ever explains why it has worked for them. They just blindly tell you that you should do it. I agree that you should but I also agree that this word depending on the context of how you use it can do more harm then good. It just seems really belittling like I'm better than you. Look at this sinner, ugh, thank you God that I don't struggle like him. Thank you God that I'm better than him. I can imagine the pharisees using that word a lot.

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I still send daily. It is the acknowledgment of the sin and the knowledge of right and wrong that leads towards repentance through God. Without faith or giving into God you would not be able to quit sinning. We all have a conscience. When we can identify our innermost thoughts and can tell if they are selfless and good, or selfish and ultimately negative, then we can begin to guide ourselves in right under God. The first step is to realize that most lie to themselves on an innermost level. This realization is through Faith and admittance that we alone cannot detour ourselves from temptation even though we may be able to identify it. God can guide you. Yet you still have to put forth exponential effort. If you aren't willing to be honest with yourself then attempting to change your path is rather futile. God lends strength and lifts burdens for those who are honest and Faithful. Don't feel belittled. We are all human. Although some may attain a Crist consciousness or godhead, none will be perfect as they have all sinned. It is mandatory for Salvation. The only person who was ever perfect, or ever will be was Jesus of Nazareth. Thanks.