We resist repentance and change because Change creates fear of failure. Elbert Hubbard said that the greatest mistake a person can make is to be afraid of making one. It is even more tragic if failure goes to my head. When this happens I begin to agree with Larry Anderson, the pitcher for the San Diego Padres. Too many people, fearing that failure is their thing, hold tenaciously to whatever they feel comfortable with and continually resist change.
Fear of failure keeps many people from being baptized.
We resist repentance and change because we are too satisfied with the way things are. This summer I stayed for a few days with a relative. When I walked into their house I wanted to turn and walk back out. The clutter and dirt was past my tolerance level. I didn't want to eat there.