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What does it mean to have a contrite heart?

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A contrite heart is one that recognizes its sinfulness and seeks God's mercy and forgiveness.

In Psalm 51:17, David expresses that 'the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart.' This illustrates a genuine acknowledgment of sin and a deep sorrow for it, which is essential for true repentance. In Reformed thought, a contrite heart represents humility before God, understanding that we bring nothing to earn His favor, but rather we must rely entirely on His grace. It is through this brokenness that we can accept God’s mercy and thus be restored into relationship with Him.
Scripture References: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:3

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