Repent.

Repent:
The message is clear in the Bible, repent!
To deeply regret one’s past ways and to turn over a new leaf turning from the past to being someone new. All things become new after repenting and following Christ.

To repent is to have such deep agony of the actions of ones past for pride, lusts, and self interest. To be so stunned and shocked at what one has become to be so deeply cut up emotionally inside that one will be totally committed to change for the better. To discard the ways of the past, to discard the sins of the past, to be like Jesus in every way that we can as little Christs. To change and be a light in a lost world becoming darkened by evil. Repentance means deep total commitment to change for the better no matter how long it takes.
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The Preachers Dictionary.
Repentance:
Greek = a change of mind.
To change one’s views after consideration; hence, “to change one’s purpose or course of action, from genuine regret for past error.
Repentance: Sorrow for, and renunciation of sin.
(Renunciation = rejection of something, a belief, claim, or course of action.)
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(Google)
Repent:
Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin.
View or think of (an action or omission) with deep regret or remorse.
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TheFreeDictionary:
1. To feel remorse, contrition, or self-reproach for what one has done or failed to do; be contrite.
2. To feel such regret for past conduct as to change one’s mind regarding it: repented of intemperate behavior.
3. To make a change for the better as a result of remorse or contrition for one’s sins.
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Wikipedia:
Repentance:
Repentance is the activity of reviewing one’s actions and feeling contrition or regret for past wrongs.[1] It generally involves a commitment to personal change and resolving to live a more responsible and humane life.
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Dictionary:
1. to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of ): He repented after his thoughtless act.
2. to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one’s life for the better; be penitent.
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Merriam-Webster:
1: to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life
2
a : to feel regret or contrition
b : to change one’s mind
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American Heritage Dictionary:
To feel remorse, contrition, or self-reproach for what one has done or failed to do; be contrite.
To feel such regret for past conduct as to change one’s mind regarding it: repented of intemperate behavior.
To make a change for the better as a result of remorse or contrition for one’s sins.
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In my mind I cannot say that I have repented if I continue the ways of the past before I found God. Saved by Grace and repented by choice. For the change will bring a more understanding, caring person who will be a help to other people. Self control and self improvement are to change one’s mind and actions from the old ways to new ways. To take up our cross and follow Jesus. Repentance is very important if we want a fruitful walk with Christ.
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All the best from
James M Sandbrook.
29th of March 2013.