Repentance (2/2)

In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the… Luke 15:10

In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10	Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. joy angels repentance
If you would seriously consider my reproof, I would pour out my thoughts to you and make my precepts known to you. Proverbs 1:23	Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. conversion repentance wisdom

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a contrite and humble heart, O God, you will not spurn. Psalm 51:19	The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. sacrifice repentance
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Matthew 3:2	Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! repentance kingdom heaven
Let us examine and test our ways and return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40	Let us search out and examine our ways, And turn back to the Lord. conversion repentance life
The tax collector, however, stood some distance away and would not even raise his eyes to heaven. Rather, he kept beating his breast as he said, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner.’ Luke 18:13	And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ repentance conversion humility

Bible verse of the day

So shall my word be
that issues forth from my mouth.
It will not return to me unfulfilled,
but it will accomplish my purpose
and achieve what I sent it forth to do.

Isaiah 55:11 Word of God speaking reliability