554 Quotes About Repentance

We are a tool, and at times we are a rather effective one. But until we place ourselves in the hands of the Craftsman, we are neither a tool nor effective.

The fatal effects of sin can be removed only by the provision that God has made. The Israelites saved their lives by looking upon the uplifted serpent. That look implied faith. They lived because they believed God's word, and trusted in the means provided for their recover. So to sinner may look to Christ, and live. He receives pardon through faith in the atoning sacrifice. Unlike the inert and lifeless symbol, Christ has power and virtue in Himself to heal the repenting sinner.

I incessantly wallow in the ‘muck and mire’ of the terrible messes that I have made. And when I realize that God has long ago removed all the ‘muck and mire,’ I suddenly understand that the only wallowing that’s going on is in my head.

Sin is a power; wherever it is given room, it will grow in strength, and it will take you where you do not want to go.

If you lead me astray, then my wanderings will bring me to my destination.

It isn't what you will do for your children that makes you a great mother or father. It is what you do for God that isn't self serving, which sets the stage for children to learn to care about something other than what is expected.

A kind word will never replace the conversation that God has prompted you to repeatedly have.

The Book of Life was created as a tool for humans to use to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and power.

Repentance begins deep sense of realization of departure from the right ways.