Active ingredients of godly sorrow

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Active ingredients of godly sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Acknowledgment of sin Will not run away from exposure John 3:19-21 Must admit wrongdoing 2 Samuel 12:13 “He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Hatred of the sin itself Godly sorrow is more than embarrassment Psalms 51:1-4 Must see sin as God sees it Penitence Psalms 38:1-8 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Shame Some deeds are shameful Prodigal son Luke 15:17-21 Pharisee and the tax collector Luke 18:9-14 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Remorse Anguish of the soul In the Old Testament it was often outwardly expressed in deep grief Joel 2:12-13 Psalms 32:1-2 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Humility Pride is at the heart of most sin Godly Sorrow and humility go together “draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded ….humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord….” James 4:8-10 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

conclusion God promises relief to those who sorrow in a godly way Isaiah 61:1-3 A Healthy Conscience A Love for God Honesty about the Truth Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com