The Speck In My Eye pt. 2: Repentance

Gravetop Church

The Speck In My Eye pt. 2: Repentance

Main Idea: As simple as repentance should be, it can quickly be misconstrued into either a complicated series of never ending hoops to jump through or an allegorical idea that is never actually practiced. The essence of repentance is rooted in humility and self-reflection, and it is a necessary step in our faith when navigating an authentic relationship with our Creator.

In today’s message, we’re going to unpack the heart and application of repentance. We’re going to learn the meaning and journey of what repentance is. We’re going to learn how to recognize when repentance should take place. And we’re going to examine our humanity in regard to repentance and how we don’t have to live in a state of constant fear or insecurity.

The reason that this topic is so important to talk about is because so many people feel either confused or unnecessarily afraid by the topic of repentance. There is so much value in taking a look at the things in our lives that are not life giving while also understanding a sense of reasonability to things that don’t bring about death.

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1. Changing Directions [REPENTANCE IS MORE OF A JOURNEY THAN A LIST]

The word repentance means to simply change your mind and direction. While you may have been on a path that leads to darkness, repentance is simply realizing that you want to change directions and acting on it. It is not a series of ever growing checklists that you have to constantly “repent” of. It is more of a journey that is leading you closer to God, and each person’s journey looks different and incredibly unique. It isn't a performance of perfection but rather a journey to the light.

(Romans 3:19-20, Romans 6:1-16)

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2. 2MM Shifts [SMALL DECISIONS CAN MAKE BIG CHANGES]

In the same attitude of turning away from darkness, we have to also recognize that certain things can inadvertently drag us back to the places that we left behind. The pursuit of righteousness and living in the light isn’t always an easy decision. You have to be mindful of the tenacity of evil and the devil. You can’t be ignorant of your own subconscious either. You have to learn how to be transparent with yourself and honest when you recognize certain temptations that are enticing you to inch back to darkness. And in the same way, you should be open minded to the certain things that inch you closer to the light. Recognize the little things that benefit your faith and feed those things.

(Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 13:33, Matthew 16:6)

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3. You’re Human [DO YOUR BEST AND FORGET THE REST]

The biggest mistakes that we can make with the attitude and choice of repentance is to believe that our performance saves us or changes our value in comparison to others. Do not mistake your lifestyle of repentance as a gateway to superiority. Our greatest acts of holiness are described as being like filthy rags unto God’s holiness. Everyone is still human and everyone’s journey is different. We were all dead before Christ and are all newly alive. Don’t compare your old casket to someone else’s.

(Luke 18:9-14)

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