The Man Of Godly Sorrow The Man Of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7: Corinthians 7:10-11

Godly Sorrow Leads To Repentance  It Is A Joyous Occasion When An Erring Christian Returns To God.  James 5:19-20  Luke 15:7  Love “Believes All Things” (1 Cor. 13:7)  Must Forgive & Receive  Sometimes Behavior Creates Doubt  It Is A Joyous Occasion When An Erring Christian Returns To God.  James 5:19-20  Luke 15:7  Love “Believes All Things” (1 Cor. 13:7)  Must Forgive & Receive  Sometimes Behavior Creates Doubt

Indications Of A Lack Of Godly Sorrow  Sin Only Dealt With After One Gets “Caught”  May Decieve For Awhile, But Truth Is Revealed  “Is There Godly Sorrow?” OR “Are They Sorry They Were Caught?”  David Sets Example Of Godly Sorrow  (2 Sam. 12:7,13)  Sin Only Dealt With After One Gets “Caught”  May Decieve For Awhile, But Truth Is Revealed  “Is There Godly Sorrow?” OR “Are They Sorry They Were Caught?”  David Sets Example Of Godly Sorrow  (2 Sam. 12:7,13)

Indications Of A Lack Of Godly Sorrow  Annoyed By The Burden Of The Consequence Sins Bring.  Godly Sorrow Is Not Annoyed – 2 Cor. 7:10-11  Worldly Sorrow Resents Exhortations & Warnings As Meddling.  David Sets Example – 2 Sam. 12:22  Annoyed By The Burden Of The Consequence Sins Bring.  Godly Sorrow Is Not Annoyed – 2 Cor. 7:10-11  Worldly Sorrow Resents Exhortations & Warnings As Meddling.  David Sets Example – 2 Sam. 12:22

Indications Of A Lack Of Godly Sorrow  Unwillingness To Take Full Responsibility For Actions  True, There Are Contributing Factors (Matt. 5:32; Eph. 6:4)  No Contributing Factor Justifies Sin – Ezk. 18:20  Worldly Sorrow Blames Others (Gen. 3:12; Exo. 32:22; 1 Sam. 13:11-12)  David Sets Example Of Accepting Responsibility – Psa. 51:3-4  Unwillingness To Take Full Responsibility For Actions  True, There Are Contributing Factors (Matt. 5:32; Eph. 6:4)  No Contributing Factor Justifies Sin – Ezk. 18:20  Worldly Sorrow Blames Others (Gen. 3:12; Exo. 32:22; 1 Sam. 13:11-12)  David Sets Example Of Accepting Responsibility – Psa. 51:3-4

Indications Of A Lack Of Godly Sorrow  Act Hypocritically  Expresses Sorrow, But No Actions Changed  Worldly Sorrow “Repents” To Be Seen By Others & Approved  Lacks Godly Sorrow & Leads To Self- Destruction  Act Hypocritically  Expresses Sorrow, But No Actions Changed  Worldly Sorrow “Repents” To Be Seen By Others & Approved  Lacks Godly Sorrow & Leads To Self- Destruction

Godly Sorrow Produces…  Diligence (In actions, seeking atonement)  Clearing Of Self (To do what is right)  Indignation (Toward self, rather than others)  Fear (Recognizing the seriousness of sin)  Vehement Desire (Leave no doubt)  Zeal (Resolve, determination)  Vindication (Complete)