Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death

 2 Corinthians 7:1-15

Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.

Yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done.

In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

Why?

Godly sorrow brings repentance; worldly sorrow brings death.

Godly sorrow brings earnestness, eagerness to clear yourself, indignation, alarm, longing, concern, readiness to see justice done.

How?

What kind of sorrow am I? May my sorrow be Godly sorrow to be, what readiness to see justice done.