Quote by Ambrose of Milan

True repentance is to cease from sinning.

True repentance is to cease from sinning.

Summary

This quote suggests that true repentance involves not only expressing remorse or regret for our actions but also actively stopping ourselves from continuing to engage in sinful behaviors. It implies that repentance requires genuine change and transformation, where we make a conscious effort to turn away from our past wrongdoings and adopt a lifestyle that aligns with moral values. True repentance is seen as an ongoing process that involves both a change of heart and a change in actions, leading to a life free from the cycle of sin.

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Forgiveness

By Ambrose of Milan

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