[lavaroise]

I thought to repent meant to not only regret an action, but to turn from it and to encourage others who might ask to do the same.

And how one can come to this conclusion but by analytical look back at the wrongs done with intent to right the wrongs? What you are saying is implicit of what I was saying. Repent is an active analytical exercise, not for the heck of the exercise of course, but for sake of salvation.

[Jhoffa_]

Repent is an active analytical exercise, not for the heck of the exercise of course, but for sake of salvation.

I see your point. But idle analysis alone does nothing.

IMO, Repentance must contain genuine regret and at least a willingness to modify ones thought's or behavior.