Repentance is the renewal of baptism. Repentance is a contract
with God for a second life. A penitent is a buyer of humility.
Repentance is constant distrust of bodily comfort. Repentance is
self-condemning reflection, and carefree self-care. Repentance is
the daughter of hope and the renunciation of despair. A penitent
is an undisgraced convict. Repentance is reconciliation with the
Lord by the practice of good deeds contrary to the sins.
Repentance is purification of conscience. Repentance is the
voluntary endurance of all afflictions. A penitent is the
inflicter of his own punishments. Repentance is a mighty
persecution of the stomach, and a striking of the soul into
vigorous awareness.
St. John Climacus
- Nick Seipel
- Pella, Iowa, United States
- Married to the lovely Jessica. Doing Christian Education ministry at 1st Baptist Church. I am currently working on a book focusing on holiness, depravity, and our obsession with distractions and delusions.
2 comments:
My brother Nick,
I am so glad you are working on pastoral things! It's a nice breeze of fresh biblical air! I really enjoy what you write on your blog, the wisdom of past ages and great theologians. I wish you all the best with what you are doing now, I am praying for your ministry, the Lord will use you mightily, I am sure! Keep in touch
My brother Nick,
I am so glad you are working on pastoral things! It's a nice breeze of fresh biblical air! I really enjoy what you write on your blog, the wisdom of past ages and great theologians. I wish you all the best with what you are doing now, I am praying for your ministry, the Lord will use you mightily, I am sure! Keep in touch
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