Real repentance means coming not only to be sorry for the consequences…

William Barclay
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Real repentance means coming not only to be sorry for the consequences of sin but to hate sin itself. ✨ Barclay on the Lectionary: Mark, Year B.
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I thank you for my friends, for those who understand me better than I understand myself. For those who know me at my worst, and still like me. For those who have forgiven me when I had no right to ex … ▶

Real repentance means coming not only to be sorry for the consequences of sin but to hate sin itself. ✨ Barclay on the Lectionary: Mark, Year B.

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