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*1 : to [[cause]] to feel regret or contrition
*1 : to [[cause]] to feel regret or contrition
*2 : to feel [[sorrow]], regret, or contrition for
*2 : to feel [[sorrow]], regret, or contrition for
<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of [[Forgiveness]], follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Forgiveness '''''this link'''''].</center>
==Description==
==Description==
'''Repentance''' is [[choosing]] to turn to [[God]]. In [[religious]] [[contexts]] it usually refers to [[confession]] to God, ceasing [[sin]] against God, and resolving to live according to religious [[law]]. It typically includes an admission of [[guilt]], a [[promise]] or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful [[effects]] of the wrong where possible.
'''Repentance''' is [[choosing]] to turn to [[God]]. In [[religious]] [[contexts]] it usually refers to [[confession]] to God, ceasing [[sin]] against God, and resolving to live according to religious [[law]]. It typically includes an admission of [[guilt]], a [[promise]] or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful [[effects]] of the wrong where possible.
