[Dr. Eckleburg]

You choose to repent

Like all good things, the ability to repent is a gift from God.

"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" -- Romans 2:4

"In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth" -- 2 Timothy 2:25

"For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." -- Philippians 2:13

[Kitty Mittens]

What a Blessing to lurk on this thread and read the Heavenly Wisdom here! And the Love our Lord's Lambs have for one another is Edifying and Inspirational to me.

'May the Love and Favor of the Lord Jesus Christ rest upon you.
My Love to all of you, for we all belong to Christ Jesus.' (1Cor.16:24)

P.S. As I'm lurking, my Computer is playing, "How Great Thou Art" in a Lovely Piano Melody. If anyone is Interested, the Site is Here:

How Great Thou Art

Just press the 'Hymns' button, and you will be directed to Several Pages of Beautiful Instrumental Songs.

[annalex]

the ability to repent is a gift from God.

No disputing that. The point is, no free will - no repentance.