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Repentance is a 180 degree turn, whereas Reformation is only a 90 degree turn. Repentance is not simply taking the wrong road again, but it is a fundamental change in direction. It is not just a single step back while continuing on. It involves a fundamental change in heart and soul.
There are often two different paths to the same goal. One path involves repentance; this involves turning away from our old way of life and turning toward new, better ways of living. The other path does not involve repentance at all; it points in the same direction, but does not involve any real change in behavior or attitude.
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