Characteristics of Repentance

The Characteristics of Repentance
Psalm 51
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1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Have mercy on me O god
- throw yourself on the character of God
- call on the characteristic of God that you need
... Don't give me what I deserve
... End the challenging state that I'm in

You need to know that in the darkest area of your life, God has wiped you clean of some sin

To your abundant mercy
- according to your covenant keeping and your loyalty
- fully own the extent of your sin ( For I know my transgressions )

David was clear about the rebelliousness of his heart
- he had rebelled against the authority of God

The repentant understands the shrapnel and collateral damage that their sin cause to those around them

Confession without repentance is emotional abuse

You must understand the holiness of God
- repentance reminds us of the holiness of God
- He is the ultimate judge ( so that you may be justified )

The repentant person longs for real transformation