The Perfection of Repentance through Action

Question:
The hadith regarding the King measuring the distance between the two countries, as mentioned in the seminar, does it indicate that it is necessary to justify repentance through action, and that repentance with the heart and tongue alone is not sufficient?

Answer:
The essence of repentance is regret, ceasing the sin, and sincere resolve. However, its perfection and completion lie in action: [Al-Furqan: 70]. Thus, its perfection and completion are through action. If one regrets, resolves not to return to the sin, and ceases from the sins, the sin is erased. If he remains in his state, does not do good deeds, and does not fulfill his obligations, he commits a new sin. But if he repents, regrets the past, ceases from the sins, and resolves not to return, the first sin is erased. Then he looks at what follows: when the time for prayer comes, he prays; when matters concerning dutifulness to his parents arise, he is dutiful to them; and when other obligations arise, he fulfills them. Then his affairs are set right. If he does not do that, but rather commits new sins, then he is sinful for the new sins. We ask Allah for well-being.