Repentance means

• A. Feeling remorse for sin only
• B. Having a change of mind, heart, and direction
• C. Abandoning faith in God
• D. Making superficial resolutions

Answer: (B)

Repentance means having a change of mind, heart, and direction. It’s more than feeling remorse for sin; it’s a real turning away from sin and a turning toward God. The change of mind involves recognizing sin as God does and choosing to reject it. The change of heart is an inner transformation where desires begin to align with God’s will. The change of direction shows up in actions—life choices, habits, and priorities that reflect a new commitment to follow God. In Scripture, repentance is this whole shift, not just a moment of regret or a offers to try harder.

Remorse alone doesn’t guarantee a new life direction, abandoning faith in God contradicts the idea of turning toward Him, and superficial resolutions don’t involve genuine inner change or lasting transformation.