| No. |
Godly Repentance |
Worldly Repentance |
| 1 |
Willingly confesses sin and acknowledges guilt |
Is defensive and argumentative; won't acknowledge guilt |
| 2 |
Is angry about his own sin |
Is angry at the one who exposes his sin |
| 3 |
Fears the wrath and discipline of God |
Fears exposure, shame and loss of reputation |
| 4 |
Longs to restore relationships broken by sin |
Is apathetic about lost relationships |
| 5 |
Is dedicated to and zealous for holiness |
Has no interest in holiness; is attracted to the world |
| 6 |
Is willing to make restitution for his sin |
Is uncaring about the consequences of his sin and unwilling to make restitution |
| 7 |
Is pure in all subsequent actions |
His subsequent life is impure and ungodly |
