When we feel sorry about something that we have done wrong and made promises not to repeat it, we said we have repented.
Really we have repented? Just by words?
By definition, repentance is a promise or resolve not to repeat the offence; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong or in some ways to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible.
Repentance therefore, is much more than words of apology; it is not merely feeling bad or sorry for what has happened; it's not just vows and promises. Repentance implies "actions" as well! This is something most of us may not reliaze when we say we've repented.
So by just saying "I am sorry. I've repented..." is not enough. We must also take some positive steps to avoid repeating the same mistake. We have to make restitution for the wrong at the same time. Only then we would be able to get to the root cause of the problem.
Repentance requires one to "walk the talk" - it is better than to vow a thousand times.
Repentance is "seen" rather than 'heard".
By definition, repentance is a promise or resolve not to repeat the offence; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong or in some ways to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible.
Repentance therefore, is much more than words of apology; it is not merely feeling bad or sorry for what has happened; it's not just vows and promises. Repentance implies "actions" as well! This is something most of us may not reliaze when we say we've repented.
So by just saying "I am sorry. I've repented..." is not enough. We must also take some positive steps to avoid repeating the same mistake. We have to make restitution for the wrong at the same time. Only then we would be able to get to the root cause of the problem.
Repentance requires one to "walk the talk" - it is better than to vow a thousand times.
Repentance is "seen" rather than 'heard".
