Week 35, Day 4
September 1, 2022 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7 “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10) What is worldly sorrow? I suppose that it has something to do with the worldly regrets we hold where we fall short of attaining all the pleasure, accomplishments, and accolades that we often derive our meaning and purpose from. We regret not achieving our dreams. Yet Paul’s words hear strike deep. Worldly sorrow, is much worse than unachieved goals, it leads to death. But Godly sorrow, which is the sense in which we are aware of our desperate need for God and ways we have sinned and fallen short, well that leaves us with no regrets! Our sorrow over sin leads to life. Consider Paul’s call: “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (2 Corinthians 7:1) Do we regret sin that turns us away from God? We must purify our hearts. What regrets do you have? Is it over not accomplishing your dreams? Or is your regret over the sinful decisions you’ve made that led you away from the ways of God? One opposes repentance and another leads us to repentance that turns us towards God. Turn and believe today!
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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