Understanding the Importance of Repentance and Avoiding Regrets in Life
Explore the concept of repentance and the impact of regrets based on Biblical teachings. Learn how regrets can lead to either positive transformation or hardening of the heart, as seen through examples such as Judas, Peter, and Paul. Reflect on the significance of repenting for past sins and seizing opportunities for growth and personal development. Embrace a mindset of learning from mistakes and living a life without regrets.
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NO REGRETS 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 18
NO REGRETS Regret Regret: : Sorrow Sorrow or remorse omissions sorrow lost, etc. a feeling of sadness about something that you did or did not do (Webster); remorse, especially over one s acts or sorrow over a person or thing gone, sadness or disappointment disappointment to feel sorry or were unable to do) (Cambridge Dictionary). sorry or unhappy unhappy about (something you did 2
NO REGRETS cf. Repentance 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 metam lomai metam lomai: :has the meaning of changing one s mind or purpose after having done something regrettable. It expresses the mere desire that what is done may be undone, accompanied with regrets or even remorse, but with no effective change of heart means little or nothing more than a selfish dread of the consequence of what one has done. Contrasted with metano and forsaking the evil by a change of heart.(The Complete Word Study Dictionary) metano , , to repent, means regret
NO REGRETS cf. Repentance 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 metanoia a change of mind for the better, heartily to AMEND with abhorrence of one s past sins. (Thayer) This change of mind involves BOTH a turning from sin and a turning to God. (W.E. Vine) John did not call on people to be sorry, but to change their mental attitudes AND CONDUCT. (A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures)
NO REGRETS Regrets can produce two results Regrets can produce two results: : Matthew 21:28 Matthew 21:28- -32 32 1. Can produce godly sorrow unto repentance. Matthew 21:29 2. Can harden the heart and produce no repentance. Matthew 21:32 5
WE OUGHT TO REGRET Past sins Past sins. . Judas. Matthew 27:3-5 Peter. Luke 22:31, 62 Jews. Acts 2:36-37 Paul. Acts 9:9, 11; 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Ephesians 3:8 6
WE OUGHT TO REGRET Lost opportunities Lost opportunities. Coulda shoulda shoulda Time now. 2 Corinthians 6:2; Ephesians 5:16; Romans 13:11-12 Obey the truth. James 1:22, 25; 4:17 Grow. 2 Peter 3:18 Teach. Acts 20:25-27 Live morally. Romans 13:11-14 Love and respect your spouse. Ephesians 5:33 Nurture your children. Ephesians 6:4 Coulda, , woulda woulda, , 7
THINGS YOU WILL NEVER REGRET Calling on a sinner to repent Calling on a sinner to repent. . 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Corinthians 7:6- -9 9 Motivated by love. 2 Corinthians 2:4 Effort to save his soul. James 5:19-20 Jesus set the example. Luke 15 Obeying the gospel Obeying the gospel. Acts 2, 8, 9 (22), 16, etc. 16, etc. 8 . Acts 2, 8, 9 (22),
THINGS YOU WILL NEVER REGRET Being compassionate and forgiving Being compassionate and forgiving. . Receive as we give. Luke 6:37-38 Without limits. Matthew 18:21-22 (23-35) Requires the heart of Christ. Luke 23:34, forgive them, for they know not what they do forgive them, for they know not what they do cf. Ephesians 4:31-32 Luke 23:34, Father Father Merciful shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7; James 2:13 9
THINGS YOU WILL NEVER REGRET Small acts of kindness Small acts of kindness. . Matthew 25:32ff Matthew 25:32ff Keeping a clean conscience Keeping a clean conscience. . Acts 23:1 Avoid what you know is sinful. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Don t ignore or sear it. Romans 14:23; 1 Timothy 4:2 Acts 23:1 Standing up for the gospel Standing up for the gospel. . Jude 3; 1 Peter 3:15 Jude 3; 1 Peter 3:15 In season, out of season. 2 Timothy 4:2-5 Without shame. Romans 1:15-16 10
THINGS YOU WILL NEVER REGRET Sacrificing for the Lord Sacrificing for the Lord. . Philippians 3:7 Philippians 3:7- -8; (cf. Luke 5:11) Acts 21:13 8; (cf. Luke 5:11) Acts 21:13 Put Christ first. Philippians 3:4-6; cf. Matthew 6:21 Grow. (Stretching forward) Philippians 3:13 Endurance. ( I press on ) Philippians 3:12-13; 2 Corinthians 11:23ff Walk. Philippians 3:16; Ephesians 4-5 11
NO REGRETS 2 Timothy 4:7 2 Timothy 4:7- -8 8, I have fought the good fight, I have I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there finished the course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing. appearing. 2 Timothy 4:18 2 Timothy 4:18, The Lord will deliver me from every evil The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom (be) the glory forever and ever. Amen. whom (be) the glory forever and ever. Amen. 12
