Repentance or Regret?

Classify each situation honestly.

A child is sorry only because someone discovered the wrongdoing. Embarrassment or fear of consequences is not the same as repentance. A child tells the truth, seeks forgiveness, and helps repair the harm. Truth and correction fit repentance but do not purchase forgiveness. A child performs one kind act to prove forgiveness is unnecessary. Good works cannot replace mercy and Christ. A child blames someone else for what he did. Blame avoids truthful confession.

Parent Answer Guide

A child is sorry only because someone discovered the wrongdoing. — Regret only
Embarrassment or fear of consequences is not the same as repentance.
A child tells the truth, seeks forgiveness, and helps repair the harm. — Repentance with fitting fruit
Truth and correction fit repentance but do not purchase forgiveness.
A child performs one kind act to prove forgiveness is unnecessary. — Trying to earn or excuse
Good works cannot replace mercy and Christ.
A child blames someone else for what he did. — Not repentance
Blame avoids truthful confession.