True Repentence
Dear Friends,
Perhaps the best place to start a discussion about repentance is to understand what it means to sin. As Christians, we are familiar with the sins of commission, including the Ten Commandments. Unfortunately, the cause of much of today’s economic, financial and social problems are the result of men and women in (and outside of) our profession having sinned by worshipping money (a false idol), feeling greed and the drive to “have more” than their neighbors, to name a few. These are some pretty clear, straightforward examples of sins of commission.
But have you ever considered that there are also sins of omission? This is not doing what we know is right and true. In James 4:17 he told us, "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
So, it’s pretty clear that committing sin is turning away from God, while repentance is re-turning to God. Repentance is not merely feeling sorry that we sinned or did wrong. Repentance is not gloomy despair. Repentance is not quitting a sin for a season. Repentance is not concealing sin.
Repenting is recognizing our wrong, feeling deep remorse for it, changing our thoughts and actions and resolving not to commit the sin again. Repentance is not a negative thing, since it represents renouncing what is negative and turning to the Lord.
Repenting is a time of refreshing of ourselves in our relationship with Christ! Changing our thoughts to focus on Him in all things is another chance to commune with the Divine, and experience the joy and peace of a clear conscience. As John the Baptist and Paul both taught us, men and women who repent must "produce fruit in keeping with repentance" (Luke 3:8) meaning that we must not only feel sorry for our sins but also change our behavior. That way, when you fully repent, you will experience the fruit that only God can produce.
Since we all sin, recall the last time you realized that your words or your actions had not glorified our Father. How did you respond in faith? How did you carry out your repentance? And what was the outcome? Share your story and inspire others.
Blessings,
Ron
This really hits home. I know I totally repented and changed my ways when I became a believer. But on the everyday things, those little things that The Holy Spirit reveals to me on a daily basis I know I don't always do that. I may say Oops sorry Lord and then go on my way. But do I honestly take those thing seriously? I think not. Looking back I know I should. I thank you Ron for bringing this to Light for us. I believe this is a divine appointment as I also believe The Lord is about to do some great and mighty things through me and my companies. I know I must repent on a daily or even a minute by minute basis if necessary in order to abide in Him and bear His fruit.
Thank you and God Bless you
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