Benjamin Whichcote Quotes

The forgiveness of God is one thing, but the proof that we want that forgiveness is the energy we expend to make amends for the wrong.

The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.

I truly believe that we cannot come to a place of reconciliation until there is individual repentance and corporate repentance.

I've done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?

There's forgiveness if you ask forgiveness, you truly repent, and you do make an honest effort not to do that anymore.

The sense of repentance is better assurance of pardon than the testimony of an angel.

I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.

In order to properly repent, he who has sinned against the public must make public reparation.

Penitence must precede pardon.

I clearly have done things that were wrong. I've clearly had to seek God's forgiveness.

Perhaps one could say I've worked in South Africa too long, but I believe in forgiveness, especially when a person admits a mistake, asks for forgiveness, and works to right a wrong.

Who after his transgression doth repent, Is halfe, or altogether, innocent.

Hopefully America will forgive me.

We need to ask God for forgiveness and do all we can to correct whatever harm our actions may have caused. Repentance means a change of mind and heart—we stop doing things that are wrong, and we start doing things that are right. It brings us a fresh attitude toward God, oneself, and life in general.

Repentance is a sweet solace to conscience as well as the most complete atonement to the Supreme Judge of our offenses; notwithstanding, the tongue of malevolence and scurrility may be continually preparing its most poisonous ingredients for the punishment of a crime, which has already received more than half a pardon.

Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.

You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do.

And the only thing to do with a sin is to confess, do penance and then, after some kind of decent interval, ask for forgiveness.

I am much chastened and profoundly remorseful. I can only hope that the Almighty and those whom I have wronged will forgive me my trespasses.

Regret is not a proactive feeling. It is situated in disappointment, sorrow, even remorse. It merely wishes things were different without an act to cause a difference. However, repentance is different. Repentance is an admission of, hatred of, and turning away from sin before God.

I hope when I'm on my deathbed, people forgive me, because there is a lot to forgive.

I am that prodigal son who wasted all the portion entrusted to me by my father. But I have not yet fallen at my father's knees. I have not yet begun to put away from me the enticements of my former riotous living.

It's always best to ask for forgiveness if you feel that you made a mistake. And again, asking for forgiveness is not just saying the words 'I'm sorry'; it is also offering what you need to do.