Recognizable Earmarks Of True Repentance Are:

 

1) Stopping The Offending Behavior (First Kings 8:47-48).

2) Giving A Sincere Apology (Second Corinthians 7:10).

3) Taking Responsibility For The Behavior And Damage Done (First Samuel 12:3).

4) Showing Care For The Pain Of The Wronged One (Matthew 18:21-22).

5) Making Restitution In Every Way Possible (Luke 19:8).

6) Making Changes In Lifestyle To Protect Against Re-occurrence (John 5:14; 8:11).