1. We are broken.
2. We cannot fix ourselves. Jer 2:11-12, We turn to ourselves and other stuff to try to fix our brokenness.
3. Jesus is the answer to our problems. He loves and delights in you.
4. A true follower of Christ will be changing. There should be a desire in us for change, to become more like Jesus. Rom 6:1-2, 6:6-7; 1Thess 4:1-3 be sanctified. If you know Jesus, you are already changed, 2Cor 5:17.
5. This change process begins with repentance. 2Cor 7:8-11.
Worldly sorrow: brings death.
- It is horizontal, it has nothing to do with God, we're just sorry we got caught.
- It is emotional not spiritual.
- It is passive, it's no big deal.
Godly sorrow: brings change.
- We see our sin. It's the story of the prodigal son. Lk 15:17.
- We feel sorrow about our sin.
- It is active and results in repentance. Ps 32:1-5, 40:1-10.
- It leads to action. Lk 19:8.
- It produces hatred for sin.
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