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The Man of Godly Sorrow

• 2 Corinthians 710,11

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Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance

• It is a joyful occasion when an erring Christian
  returns to the Lord.
• Luke 157
• James 519,20
• Loves Believes all things.
• 1 Corinthians 137
• Behavior sometimes creates doubt.
• John 724

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Indications of a Lack of Godly Sorrow

• Acknowledges sin only after being caught.
• Many deceive for awhile, but sooner or later,
  truth is revealed.
• Is it true Godly sorrow or sorrow over being
  caught?
• Example of David.
• 2 Samuel 127,13

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Indications of a Lack of Godly Sorrow

• Annoyance over the burden of the consequences
  brought on by the sin.
• Godly sorrow is not annoyed
  2 Corinthians 710,11
• Worldly sorrow resents exhortation and warning
  and thinks of them as meddling.
• David set the example2 Samuel 1222

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Indications of a Lack of Godly Sorrow

• Unwillingness to accept full responsibility for
  the sinful actions.
• True, there may be contributing factors Matthew
  532 Ephesians 64
• Contributing factors do not justify sin
  Ezekiel 1820
• Worldly sorrow blames othersGenesis 312 Exodus
  3222 1 Samuel 1311,12
• Davids examplePsalm 513,4

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Indications of a Lack of Godly Sorrow

• Acting hypocritically
• Expresses sorrow, but attitude and conduct
  changes are not forthcoming.
• Worldly sorrow repents to be seen and approved by
  others.
• Worldly sorrow leads to self-destruction, and
  ultimately to eternal destruction.
• Acts 1730,31
• Romans 216

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Godly Sorrow Produces

• Diligencein actions seeking atonement (urgency)
• Clearing of Selfanxious to do whatever is
  necessary to make things right
• Indignationtoward self--not others.
• Fearrecognizing the seriousness of sin
• Vehement desireleaves no doubt
• Zealresolve and determination
• Vindicationcomplete the process.

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What About You?
God and heavens angels are waitingwhy wait any
longer?