Why do people ask God for Forgiveness?

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IIIIITHE1IIIII said:

spurgeonryan said:
Because if you truly are sorry and will try to never do it again, God willforgive you. Hought it was basic religious knowledge though... :3

Exactly, but it's not like you need to ask for Him to forgive you in order for Him to be aware that you sincerely are sorry. And if you in the meantime do nothing to help 'heal your victims wounds', my point remains: Asking for forgiveness in that context serves no purpose.

To make themselves feel more secure. People will always use what they have at their disposal to make themselves feel better. It's human nature.