Confession and repentance
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The Bible says over and over again that people go their own ways (Isaiah 53:6), often sin and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and need to return home where they belong (John 10:2). Jesus is full of compassion about men's state (Mark 6:34). All people need to confess their sins (1 John 1:9, James 5:16, Matthew 3:6) and repent (Matt. 4:17, Mark 6:12, Acts 17:30) which means turning away from disobedience/selfishness and humbly turning to God. This is necessary in order to receive forgiveness, salvation and righteousness in Christ.
The Bible says over and over again that people go their own ways (Isaiah 53:6), often sin and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and need to return home where they belong (John 10:2). Jesus is full of compassion about men's state (Mark 6:34). All people need to confess their sins (1 John 1:9, James 5:16, Matthew 3:6) and repent (Matt. 4:17, Mark 6:12, Acts 17:30) which means turning away from disobedience/selfishness and humbly turning to God. This is necessary in order to receive forgiveness, salvation and righteousness in Christ.