To be complete honest, if you asked me this question when I woke up this morning, I would've had to think long and hard before I gave my answer.
Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow, what exactly does that even mean?
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leave no regret, bit worldly sorrow brings death." (2 Corinthians 7:10)
"Godly sorry brings repentance that leads to salvation" refers to the sorrow for our sins that results in changed behavior. Many people are sorry only for the effects of their sins or for being caught. ("worldly sorry")
Compare Peter's remorse and repentance with Judas's bitterness and act of suicide. Both disowned Christ. One repented and was restored to faith and service; the other took his own life.
Think about your life...Being completely honest with you, one of the ways I probably sin the most is just talking about other people. I really try hard sometimes not to do that, but when I am with a group of people, things just come out sometimes. For example, Godly sorrow would look like this, I recognize that I sinned, I ask for forgiveness and then will be restored to faith and service. Worldly sorrow on the other hand, would look like this, I realize I said things that I shouldn't have and I just feel bad about it all day. I can't get it out of my head, and I just feel awful.
Think about how many times a day that happens and how many times we just feel so bad about the mistakes we made. We are not perfect. We all sin everyday. Now instead of being sorrowful and feeling super bad about yourself, repent and be restored.
I hope this encourages you all and helps you understand how to get rid of that feeling of worldly sorrow, I have been there, and it doesn't feel good. My prayer and hope is that your Godly sorrow leads to a change in behavior...I know it has for me, and I hope it can be for you as well.
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