When a person truly repents there is a change of mind about sin, self and the Savior. Jesus told the story of two sons who were given a command from their father. The son who changed his mind, and thus changed his actions becomes a vivid example of one who repents and turns to God. If the root work of repentance was accomplished in the heart then the fruit of repentance would manifest itself in the life. Repentance is more than remorse, or regretfulness for sin.
True conviction works godly sorrow in the heart and causes a person to turn from sin to the Savior.
Carefulness earnestness, diligence, forwardness. Revenge vindication of the honor of God. The reality of repentance is seen in the evident fruit which a repentant sinner bears.