"Repentance is a recognition of sin for what it is, followed by a heartfelt sorrow, culminating in a change of behavior."

--James MacDonald

I. Conviction of sin (v. 5a, 8b)

"For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret."

--II Corinthians 7:10

II. Humbleness of spirit (v. 6-8a)

III. Focus on God (v. 7)

IV. Cry mightily to God (v. 8)

V. Turn from wrong actions and attitudes (v. 8)

"So, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation whatsoever to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you keep on following it, you will perish. But if throug hthe power of the Holy Spirit you turn from it and its evil deeds, you will live."

--Romans 8:12-13 (NLT)

VI. Realize the holiness, justice and mercy of God (v. 9-10)