Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Unexpected Truths: Real repentance looks different

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It might be expected for someone to look sorry when they are caught doing something wrong. You might even see tears and hear words of apology. But you might not be surprised when the shock of being caught wears off—and so does the intensity of the repentance.
 

Real repentance looks different. God doesn’t want us to simply go through religious motions like some sort of show. God desires a change of heart. God’s desire is that our repentance would demonstrate sincere sorrow over sin. It might be unexpected, but God wants us to see the grace and forgiveness he has shown us in Christ, and in response, to love him back deeply and sincerely.