Religious people repent to feel better about themselves but do not change their behavior. People who have been changed by Christ know their flaws say so and desire to grow in holiness.
Religious people care only about appearing good, actually being good is not important to them. This is why they are so secretive about themselves. They see honesty about flaws as a weakness vehemently disrespecting anyone who admits their flaws to be cleansed by God. Therefore we know there is pride and hatred in their hearts.
Proverbs 28;12-13 "…12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. 13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. 14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble."
1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
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