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What does a contrite heart mean in the Bible?

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A contrite heart means having a broken spirit and humility before God, acknowledging our sins and deep need for His mercy.

A contrite heart is deeply recognized throughout Scripture as essential in our relationship with God. In Psalm 51:17, David states, 'The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.' This emphasizes that God values humility and genuine acknowledgment of sin over mere ritual sacrifice. A contrite heart symbolizes a spirit that is grieved by sin, recognizes its own poverty, and seeks restoration through repentance. The historic Reformed view encompasses this understanding, asserting that true repentance and a contrite heart reflect the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.
Scripture References: Psalm 51:17

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