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Godly sorrow is sorrow according to God that produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, while the sorrow of the world brings death. Paul had sent a severe letter to the Corinthians and at first regretted the pain it caused, but he later rejoices because that sorrow made them repentant. They were made to have godly sorrow, and it produced earnestness, vindication of themselves, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and avenging of wrong. This sorrow is not a feeling we generate. It is given by God and turns the sinner toward Christ rather than circling the cost of sin.
Godly sorrow is sorrow according to God that produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, while the sorrow of the world brings death. Paul had sent a severe letter to the Corinthians and at first regretted the pain it caused, but he later rejoices because that sorrow made them repentant. They were made to have godly sorrow, and it produced earnestness, vindication of themselves, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and avenging of wrong. This sorrow is not a feeling we generate. It is given by God and turns the sinner toward Christ rather than circling the cost of sin.
