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Speak the truth in love. Eph 4:15

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

The question is, are you a good person, or do you need a Savior?

Good question.

[SuzyQue]

Good reading. Thanks for posting it.

[Raycpa]

Genesis 3:4
Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die.

[Choose Ye This Day]

And we humbly ask God to repent us- because we cannot even do that by ourselves.

I need some help and clarification with this concept. How, exactly, can God "repent me"? What is my role in this? Nothing? Am I completely passive? I just wait until God gives me a "new mind"? Is there any effort required on my part (even if it will never be enough, and Christ's grace will make up what I lack)?

Why is it that the scriptures usually speak of repentance as more of a proactive action? That is, something I must at least begin to do myself, rather than wait until it is done to me:

(Ezekiel 18:30) ... Repent, and turn yourselvesfrom all your transgressions.

(Matthew 3:2, 8) ... Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.

(Mark 1:15) ... Repent ye, and believe the gospel.

(Luke 13:3) ... Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

(Luke 15:7) ...Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth...

(Acts 2:38) ...Repent ye and be baptized every one of you.

want and try to turn away from the world and toward Christ.

Can I ever be perfect in this life? No. But does that mean I shouldn't strive to be good? Does that mean I shouldn't try to be like Christ, even though I will always fall short?

[Quix]

Important truths in a great article. Thanks.