Biblical [Real] Repentance Looks Like This
Published on Facebook, May
29, 2010
By Bud Powell
"I
have sinned against heaven and earth and am no longer worthy to be called thy
son. Make me as one of the hired servants." The modern would add, "I
have rights, you know. Who are you to condemn me? Here am back home and I
already feel the oppression of this place. Besides, Dad thinks he knows
everything. I won't be around here long. I am going to find a kindler, gentler
Jesus that makes me feel good and can empathize with those who are in hog pens
for no fault of their own."
"Agaiinst thee and thee only have I sinned done this evil in thy sight.'
Ps. 51. The modern would add, "But damn Bathsheba, she shouldn't take a
bath in public."
"Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts and
let him turn unto the Lord, for He will have mercy and abundantly pardon"
Is. 55. The modern would add, "But I don't want to think what the Bible
says; it make me feel bad."
There is no "orthodox" repentance. Just real repentance that includes
both stupid wicked thoughts and disobedience in thought and word and deed.
The Old Man. Galatians 2:20
