Bear fruit in keeping with repentance (Mt 3:8)
Saw this on a Facebook post and think it is worthy hy to repost:
Here is a vital distinction many of us fail to make:
While we are all sinners, not everyone thinks about or deals with his/her sins in the same way, and that is often the key to whether a relationship is healthy or destructive.
HEALTHY SINNERS WILL
• Admit responsibility for their sin
• Make amends for the damage their sin has caused
• Show care for the damage caused (the impact of their sin)
• Repent and work hard not repeat that sin
On the other hand, UNHEALTHY SINNERS WILL
• Deny, ignore, and even blame others for their sins. Gaslighting is a favorite tactic to deflect from dealing with their own issues.
• Expect amnesty for their sin. They love verses on forgiveness and not throwing the first stone but conveniently ignore verses about repentance and submission.
• Not discuss the impact of their sin.
• Feel bad for the pain their sin causes them (consequences) yet they will continue to repeat the behavior
Ultimately, the way one responds to his/her sins has everything to do with the condition of his/her heart.