[Jhoffa_]

Repent is an active analytical exercise, not for the heck of the exercise of course, but for sake of salvation.

I see your point. But idle analysis alone does nothing.

IMO, Repentance must contain genuine regret and at least a willingness to modify ones thought's or behavior.

[lavaroise]

IMO, Repentance must contain genuine regret and at least a willingness to modify ones thought's or behavior.

IMO it is the analysis of analysis.