What is repenting? Repenting is turning away from sin.
Why should we repent? We should repent because sin is destructive by nature…it is designed to destroy you.
How so?
Sin is destructive by nature because the one who encourages and initiated sin into the world only comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10). Sin is inherently designed to kill you, to steal from you, and to destroy you. Sin brings no long-term benefits nor success. Whatever sin gives you, it will also destroy, eventually.
God loves you so much. More than anything. That’s why He longs for you (us) to turn away from sin.
Why else should we repent? Another reason we should repent is because sin separates us from God. If we are separated from God, we are separated from love, peace, joy, purpose, truth, sanity, self-control, and so much more. This is why we should repent.
Realizing the inherent and destructive nature of sin, from experience, is what helped me turn away from it; also, realizing how deeply it grieves the Father. Repentance is not only a display of wisdom, but a display of love…love for God and love for yourself, which leads to love for others.
God’s greatest commandment: Love the Lord with all your heart, all your mind, and all your soul, and love others as you love yourself (Matthew 22:36-40).
God’s commandments should be obeyed because God’s commandments teach us how to love God, ourselves, and others. God’s commandments teach us how to live triumphantly, how to function optimally as human beings in this world, and how to live harmoniously together.
God is the greatest counselor in existence, He is the greatest leader, He is the best to take advice from, and He is the best to trust and give your heart to. He loves you, more than anything. His sole concern is you, and everything He asks of you is to protect and prosper you (Jeremiah 29:11). That’s why we should repent. We should love God, ourselves, and others. That’s the point of life. There’s nothing more rewarding, more fulfilling, or more liberating ⛓️💥 🤍 🕊️ and just imagine if we all did.
Repentance is not something we can do on our own, and God doesn’t expect us to. We need His help. We must, and we can, rely on His help. Jesus is the vine, we are the branches (John 15:5). We can do nothing apart from Him, but with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). Nothing is impossible or too great for God, and we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13).
Repentance: Where to start? The best way to get to know God and what He wants is by reading your Bible, regularly. The Bible is where you will get to know God: who He is, what pleases Him, what displeases Him, and even why. In the Bible, you will find that God is very clear in His answers and guidance. I have found that everything in the Bible may not be easy to understand, but the most important things in the Bible are clear, plainly stated, and easy to understand. For example, the Lord clearly states all throughout the Bible specific things that we should do and specific things we shouldn’t do. If you focus on these things, as well as applying them, it will be easy to know and please God. The rest will come in time as you continue reading the Bible, learning, growing, and spending time with God.
If you allow God and His principles to be the moral compass that shapes your core values and directs your life, you will find yourself closer to good decision-making, wisdom, joy, peace, purpose, clarity, and a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Sin is what takes these things away. Repentance brings them.