Title: What are some signs of genuine repentance? | Institute in Basic Life Principles
Headings: What are some signs of genuine repentance?
What are some signs of genuine repentance?
Insights Into Repentance
lessons from the prodigal son

Content: Repentance admits that I have sinned. “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee” (Luke 15:18). Those who fail usually blame people or circumstances for their misfortunes. True repentance involves understanding and admitting, “I have sinned.” Repentance recognizes personal unworthiness. “. . . [ I] am no more worthy to be called thy son . . .” ( Luke 15:19). The prodigal son recognized his unworthiness before God and his family. He was humbled by his mistakes.