Clear in the Matter 2 Corinthians 7:11

Repentance produces fruit (Lk. 3:8; 19:8; see Ex. 22:1-4; Lev. 6:1-6) Lessons Learned It’s never too late to right a wrong (Lk. 15:17-20; 1 Tim. 1:13; Rev. 2:4-5) Repentance produces fruit (Lk. 3:8; 19:8; see Ex. 22:1-4; Lev. 6:1-6) Godly sorrow (remorse) prompts repentance (2 Cor. 7:8-12)

2 Corinthians 7:11 1. Earnest care – haste, diligence 2. Clearing – a verbal defense 3. Indignation – angered, vexed 4. Fear – dread, terror 5. Longing – desire, strong affection 6. Zeal – hot, burning emotion 7. Avenging – justice served, vindication 8. Pure (clear) – innocent inside and out

Lessons Learned It is stealing even when someone tells you how to conceal it; it is stealing even when the amount is small (Ex. 20:15; Rom. 13:9; 1 Cor. 6:10; Eph. 4:28) Stealing, like other immoralities, should never be excused (Jer. 7:8-11)

Honesty is still praised by people in the world (2 Cor. 8:21) Lessons Learned What we teach our children often remains with them later in life (Prov. 22:6) Honesty is still praised by people in the world (2 Cor. 8:21)