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Quote:
Repentance, to be of any avail must work a change of heart
and conduct. –T. L. Cuyler
General Scriptures:
Job 34:31 Surely it is
meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will
not offend any more.
Notice the commentary on the last phrase of the verse:
I will not offend any more
- “I will not act wickedly; I will no more do corruptly.”
The sense is, that his afflictions should lead him to a
resolution to reform his life, and to sin no more. This just
and beautiful sentiment is as applicable to us now as it was
to the afflicted in the time of Elihu. It is a common thing
to be afflicted. Trial often comes upon us when we can see
no particular sin which has led to it, and no special reason
why we should be afflicted rather than others. We should,
however, regard it as a proof that there is something in our
hearts or lives which may be amended, and should endeavor to
ascertain what it. is, and resolve to offend no more.
Anyone, if he will examine himself carefully, can find
sufficient reasons why “he” should be visited with the rod
of chastisement, and though we may not be able to see why
others are preserved from such calamities, yet we can see
that there are reasons in abundance why we should be
recalled from our wanderings.
Psalms 34:14, 18 Depart
from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The LORD
is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth
such as be of a contrite spirit.
Proverbs 28:13 He that
covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth
and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Hosea 5:15 I will go and
return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and
seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
Acts 8:22 Repent
therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps
the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
1 John 1:9 If we confess
our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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