"When the Bible calls upon us to repent of sin, it means that we should turn away from sin, that we should do an about-face and walk in the opposite direction from sin and all that it implies….
"….True repentance means ‘to change, to turn away from, to go in a new direction.’ To be sorry is not enough in repentance….
"….repentance cannot take place unless first there is a movement of the Holy Spirit in the heart and mind…."
"….There must be a determination to forsake sin – to change one’s attitudes toward self, toward sin, and God; to change one’s feelings; to change one’s will, disposition and purpose....
"There is not one verse of Scripture that indicates you can be a Christian and live any kind of a life you want to. When Christ enters into the human heart, He demands that He be Lord and Master. He demands complete surrender….
"…He must have first place in everything you do or think or say, for when you truly repent you turn toward God in everything."
-- from "Peace with God" copyright 1984 (Word)
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