Command of Christ - Repent
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven
is at hand" (Matthew 4:17)
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"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent"
(Revelation 3:19)
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"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the
multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly
from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions:
and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this
evil in thy sight: and thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear
when thou judgest" (Psalm 51:1-4)
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"Repent ye therefore, and be coverted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the
times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19)
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Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine
heart may be forgiven thee" (Acts 8:22)
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"Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known
my words unto you" (Proverbs 1:23)
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"For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ; that every one may
receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it
be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10)
Developing Character - Humility
Humility is recognizing that in myself I am nothing and have nothing, and therefore,
everything in life is a gift from God's hand.