that leads to a let-down, because the emotion runs out and they are left with little of any substance. Bear in mind that repentance, as defined in the Bible, is not an emotion. It is a decision. It does not spring from the emotions. It springs from the will. If we can reach people’s wills and turn their wills, we will see permanent conversions. Many of the so-called “conversions” in the church today are impermanent because they have never really changed the will of the person. In these cases, the
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