[Pebbles_Nibbles]

How about this: it is also when one hates their old, dirty habits and/or practices that are not in harmony with Biblical principles. They then decide to practice/live their new life from a renewed mind. Take for example, some christians misunderstand "crying out against" sin to be the same as "hating" sin. My Biblical source comes from the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Potiphar's wife "cried out" against the alleged assault but she was very willing to invite Joseph into her bedchamber and lead him to commit adultery and thereby sin against God. I have heard many a people cry out against the evils of alcohol whilst on their way to the ale pubs. Some are hooked onto pornography in the privacy of their homes - too ashamed to come out to declare that they are voyeurs. Outwardly, they could very well be married but their marital practices is laced with unholy appetites sampled from you-know-where.

May the Lord help us!