Question

While the authors of the psalms of repentance recognize their mistakes, shortcomings, and outright rebellions, what did they recognize about God?


that he was unable to let sinners into heaven


that he was letting some sinners continue sinning without consequences


that he usually pretended as though sins never happened


that he was willing to forgive those who repented

Answer 1

The authors of the psalms of repentance recognized that God was willing to forgive those who repented. The psalms often express a deep understanding of God's mercy, compassion, and readiness to forgive sins when one truly seeks repentance and turns back to Him. This theme of forgiveness is a central message in many of the penitential psalms.