1 Kings 20:43 "And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria."
Notice that Ahab, after failing to do as God had instructed, went away sorrowful, but there is no indication of repentance or sorrow over his sin. What we see is a man upset because of the consequences of his actions, not because his actions were an affront to a Holy God.
This is how you can tell true repentance from being "sorry". True repentance results in a chance in behavior and pleas for forgiveness. Being sorry merely means that the results of your actions upset you. The rich young ruler, confronted by Jesus with his sin, did not seek forgiveness or repent, rather like Ahab, he went away sorrowful.
What is my response when I sin? Do I repent or am I merely sorry?
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