Title: 8 Signs of True Repentance
Headings: 8 Signs of True Repentance
Christian Living
8 Signs of True Repentance
Cruelty of False Repentance
Analyzing Repentance
1. A Repentant Person Is Appalled by Sin
2. They Make Amends
3. They Accept Consequences
4. They Don’t Expect or Demand Forgiveness
5. They Feel the Depth of the Pain They’ve Caused
6. They Change Their Behavior
7. They Grant Space to Heal
8. They’re Awestruck by Forgiveness
Repentance and Forgiveness Are from God

Content: They won’t point to all their good works as if those actions somehow outweigh or cancel out the bad. They’ll view even their “righteous acts” as “filthy rags” ( Isa. 64:6 ). They won’t shame the offended party for being hurt or angry. They won’t blame their victims or other people for making them sin. Rather, they’ll take responsibility, acknowledge the damage they’ve done, and express remorse. 6. They Change Their Behavior
A truly repentant person will realize they need God to sanctify their heart. They’ll proactively work to change their behavior and take steps to avoid sin and temptation. That may mean seeing a counselor, going to rehab, or asking friends, pastors, or law enforcement to give them oversight and hold them accountable.