Preaching Repentance

Mark 6:12 - They went out and preached that people should repent.


We understand the importance of sharing the gospel, but do we go and preach that people should repent? Some may say, “well I am not a preacher so it is not my duty to go out and tell people they need to repent.” In the context of where this passage is taken these are men that were followers of Christ, people who believed in Jesus and knew of his power, these are the people who are preaching repentance. These men weren’t preachers, they were believers! Are we preaching repentance? I feel like we have a hard time preaching repentance because we have a hard time repenting. To repent is to turn away from one's own sin. We are promised forgiveness; it is not how we ask the Lord that we receive forgiveness but only through Christ Jesus; true repentance comes from believing in Christ and Him changing you. The old is wiped away and we are made new in Him! May we become like the original disciples, calling people to repentance and to a richer life with Christ.