Repentance Talks

Repentance is reviewing one's actions and feeling contrition or regret for past or present wrongdoings, which is accompanied by commitment to and actual actions that show and prove a change for the better. Repentance is not "turning from sin". It is simply a change of mind that may lead to a change in behavior. The devil would like to change the definition of this word to confuse people as to what is necessary for salvation. So the enemy changes the definition of repentance to turning from sin or your evil way. That is not repentance. According to Jonah 3:10 the True Bible the KJV states 10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. The act of turning from your evil way is considered a WORK since salvation is "not of works so that no one can boast" turning from sin or your evil way can NOT be part of salvation. Since a change of mind from unbelief to belief is salvation that is acceptable. But changing the definition of repentance and saying that it is turning from your evil way and is defined by God's Word as a work then in that case that is not part of salvation.

In modern times, it is generally seen as involving a commitment to personal change and the resolve to live a more responsible and humane life. In other words, being sorry for one's misdeeds. It can also involve sorrow over a specific sin or series of sins that an individual feels guilt over, or conviction that they have committed. The practice of repentance plays an important role in the soteriological doctrines of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Analogous practices have been found in other world religions as well. In religious contexts, it often involves an act of confession to God or to a spiritual elder (such as a monk or priest). This confession might include an admission of guilt, a promise or intent not to repeat the offense, an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible.

From Repentance on Wikipedia