The Christian life does not end with forgiveness, but begins there. Likewise, repentance not only finds cleansing in Christ’s blood but also, as David’s fourth point, produces new obedience in the power of God’s Spirit. Repentance is not merely turning away from sin, but also walking with God in holiness. David therefore prayed: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit