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According to Protestantism, does repentance always have to include Godly mourning?

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We read: > “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, > you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. ***Be miserable > and mourn and weep***; let your laughter be ***turned into mourning*** and your > joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He > will exalt you.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4:8-10‬ ‭James seems to be getting at repentance without using the word μετανοέω (metanoeó). Not all passages of repentance in Scripture seem to imply “mourning”. **Q: According to Protestantism, is godly mourning(with tears) always required when repenting?** **NOTE**: James 4:8-10 seem to imply mourning alongside turning from bad behavior (cleanse your hands). Inserted major edits.
Asked by Cork88 (1049 rep)
May 3, 2022, 02:46 AM
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