Second, repentance is the practice of righteousness instead of sin. Repentance, then, begins in the mind and afterward is demonstrated outwardly. However, repentance is neither a mental process alone nor is repentance reformation of life alone.
True repentance involves the combined reformation of mind and body .
John the Baptist gave the following instruction to some who claimed to have repented. He called upon those to whom he preached to repent not only in word but also in action. Repentance and baptism will take away sins. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins . . . God does not want anyone to be lost, but he desires everyone to repent.