Confession Quote by J. C. Ryle
“True repentance begins with KNOWLEDGE of sin. It goes on to work SORROW for sin. It leads to CONFESSION of sin before God. It shows itself before a person by a thorough BREAKING OFF from sin. It results in producing a DEEP HATRED for all sin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Practical Theology by J. C. Ryle, 1865
True repentance requires first understanding sin, then feeling sorrow, confessing, breaking away, and developing deep hatred for sin.
In simple terms: Repentance starts with knowing sin, feeling remorse, confessing, and rejecting it.
Key Takeaway
Know sin, feel remorse, confess, and turn away.
Themes
repentance
spiritual growth
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal transformation
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
- self‑examination
Key Concepts
self-awareness
contrition
confession
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowledge of sin lead to genuine change?
- What prevents people from breaking away?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of grace and forgiveness.
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