Bad Therapy

True compassion is capable of being hard

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Westminster Shorter Catechism Question & Answer 87

The sermon explores the concept of repentance unto life, emphasizing it as a saving grace bestowed by God rather than a work earned by humans. It clarifies that apprehension of God's mercy isn't a grasping or demanding, but a cognitive understanding, and highlights that true repentance involves a turning away from sin with grief and a desire for new obedience, a process that may be ongoing and imperfect. The message underscores that discipline, even when painful, is a loving act of God aimed at cultivating holiness and sharing in His righteousness, ultimately demonstrating a commitment to pursuing Christ and enduring the challenges of sanctification.