Why do people ask God for Forgiveness?

[IIIIITHE1IIIII]

Mordred11 said:

IIIIITHE1IIIII said:

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.

I know, but it still doesn't serve a religious purpose as in getting you closer to heaven or being appreciated by God, who'd much rather see you try to heal your victims wounds.