Title: “I’ll Change, I promise” Six Signs of Genuine Repentance – Mark W Gaither
Headings: “I’ll Change, I promise” Six Signs of Genuine Repentance
“I’ll Change, I promise” Six Signs of Genuine Repentance
Is Repentance the Same as Remorse?
What Is Repentance?
What Are Practical Signs of Repentance?

Content: And he said to them, “Do not take money from anyone by force, or accuse anyone falsely, and be content with your wages.” ( Luke 3:11b-14)
Repentance, then, is not merely feeling sorry for sin. A person may feel deep remorse for his or her critical spirit, anger, or greed. A pastor caught in immorality may kneel before the congregation and weep bitterly over the condition of his soul. As important as it is to feel the weight of our sin, these emotions are not repentance. In fact, if we accept these tears as repentance, we can actually hinder the person from doing the really hard work of change. With all this in mind, let’s draw up a definition: Repentance is the process of turning from our sinful way of life and turning to godliness. It is characterized by a change of thinking and a change of behavior. The path of repentance often leads through dark periods of self-examination and painful surrendering of selfishness and pride.