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“True repentance includes sorrow for sin and contrition of heart. It breaks the heart with sighs and sobs and groans.” quote by Thomas Brooks
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“True repentance includes sorrow for sin and contrition of heart. It breaks the heart with sighs and sobs and groans.”

Thomas Brooks

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Source Sermon: The Christian's Duty, 1660

Acknowledging guilt and feeling deep remorse is essential for genuine repentance, leading to inner healing.

In simple terms: True repentance needs heartfelt sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Feel sorrow, seek forgiveness.

Themes

repentance remorse spiritual growth

Mood

somber reflective

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • confession
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn sorrow into positive change?
  • What steps help heal a grieving heart?
A Different Perspective

Remorse alone may not change behavior without action.

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