Youth Ministry Ethics Question

[kingdomapostle]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

TIC, as always, I know. But, well, yeah, how would we know if they have really repented? A tele-evangelist bilks his followers out of millions, goes to jail, writes a book, gets out of jail and sits himself right back in the seat of authority where, surprize! he does it all over again. But, he said he was sorry.

Saying "I'm sorry" doesn't cover a multitude of sins. When God forgives, the guilty one must vacate the place where the sin took place. One that is truly repentant will do so voluntarily. Thats how we can know they are really sorry for their wrong doing.

I think Timmy was just making fun of the way I worded it...but yeah its obviously what you explained above.