Quotes about Repentance

The pride that keeps us from forgiving is the same pride which keeps us from accepting forgiveness.

Only when we understand the holiness of God will we understand the depth of our sin.

Every time you ask for forgiveness, you recognize that the biggest problems you face in life exist inside of you, not outside of you.

We can't be saved without being good, but 'tis not because our goodness is sufficient, or can do anything of itself. But 'tis because all whose hearts come to Christ will be good, and if men ben't good, their hearts never will come to Christ.

Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.

It is human to err, but it is devilish to remain willfully in error.

Jesus calls all sinners to repent. True repentance is not a nebulous response of sorrow; it requires definite actions. Repentance so transforms the mind that it results in a changed life. Repentance does not merely say "I'm sorry" (similar to what we say when we accidentally step on someone's foot). Rather, true repentance says from the heart, "I've been wrong and grieve over my sin, but now I see the truth, and I will change my ways accordingly.

Repentance is shockingly beautiful when we see it not as "I sinned again, I need to repent," but as "I sinned against my God again, but He is calling me back so He can lavish me with His love and forgiveness.

The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.

Return to the One against whom you have so blatantly rebelled, O children of Israel.

Remember the man who truly repents is never satisfied with his own repentance.

How carefully would I atone, if I might, for the time I have lost!