Repentance is change in mind that leads to a change in conduct. When we turn away from our sins, there is changes in our mind. we realize the badness of the sin and the damage it has. Then we start turning to God. Here comes the changes in our conduct. as we turn to God we admit our lostness and start to seek God and to follow Jesus Christ which will lead to gradual holiness as we live, walk and decide by faith everyday. This changes our character from evil to Christ-like character.
Here is the parable that Jesus Preach
[h=3]Matthew 21:28-32[/h]28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
- Why Jesus will tell the people to repent if it is not necessary for them to that?
- Why Jesus will emphasize that the publican (tax collector) and the harlots (Prostitutes) believe John? are they not a sinner like you and me but CHOOSE TO BELIEVE?
