When we sin, God isn’t primarily interested in apologies. He looked for remorse that results in a different attitude and a change of behavior. This is called Godly sorrow that leads to repentance.
Godly sorrow is always backed by the power of God’s spirit to change. It makes us stronger to resist temptation, more dependent on God, less sure of ourselves. Crying and a public apology are no substitutes for genuine humility,
submission to Church discipline, and a desire to do right.
Repentance means not only a heart broken for sin but from sin.
205 Inspiriting Anecdotes Fr Anil Rego
Godly sorrow is always backed by the power of God’s spirit to change. It makes us stronger to resist temptation, more dependent on God, less sure of ourselves. Crying and a public apology are no substitutes for genuine humility,
submission to Church discipline, and a desire to do right.
Repentance means not only a heart broken for sin but from sin.
205 Inspiriting Anecdotes Fr Anil Rego
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