Repentance leads to true freedom in Christ from "summary" of Crazy Love by Francis Chan
In our culture today, the idea of repentance is often viewed as archaic and unnecessary. We are told to love ourselves, accept ourselves, and be true to ourselves. The notion of admitting our wrongs and turning away from them is seen as restrictive and oppressive. But what if this very act of repentance is actually the key to true freedom?When we choose to repent, we are acknowledging our need for a Savior. We are recognizing that we are not perfect, that we have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. In doing so, we are humbling ourselves and submitting to God's authority. This may seem counterintuitive to the world's way of thinking, but in God's economy, true freedom is found in surrender. Repentance is not a one-time event, but a daily practice. It is a continual turning away from our sinful nature and turning towa...
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