Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent.
“Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Feel shame for wrongdoing, not for sincere repentance, because repentance restores virtue.
In simple terms: Be ashamed of sin, not of repentance.
Embrace repentance without guilt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal failure
- confession
- spiritual counseling
- self-improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from truly repenting?
- How can you support others in sincere repentance?
Some may misuse repentance to avoid accountability.