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How To Use This Guide:
listen
Listen to the weekly sermon and read through the main passages(s)
reflect
Prayerfully answer the questions below
discuss
Meet with your group to discuss
respond
Apply the truth of God’s word to your life
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Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to the church in Corinth after sending a painful letter where he confronted them about sin in their midst. In 2 Corinthians 7:5-11, he reflects on the emotional turmoil he experienced, the comfort he found in God through Titus, and the Corinthians' reaction to his rebuke.
Here, Paul distinguishes “worldly grief” from “godly grief,” saying one leads to life, while the other leads to spiritual death. Godly grief is not merely feeling remorse for being caught or embarrassed; instead, it arises from a sorrow that ignites a genuine yearning for true transformation and reconciliation with God.
Real repentance is active and visible. True repentance produces fruit—earnestness, eagerness to clear oneself, indignation toward sin, longing for restoration, and a zeal for righteousness. We must be willing to receive correction humbly, knowing godly grief produces real repentance.
Here, Paul distinguishes “worldly grief” from “godly grief,” saying one leads to life, while the other leads to spiritual death. Godly grief is not merely feeling remorse for being caught or embarrassed; instead, it arises from a sorrow that ignites a genuine yearning for true transformation and reconciliation with God.
Real repentance is active and visible. True repentance produces fruit—earnestness, eagerness to clear oneself, indignation toward sin, longing for restoration, and a zeal for righteousness. We must be willing to receive correction humbly, knowing godly grief produces real repentance.
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1. What are some ways we can stay connected as a group over the summer?
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2. According to 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, what sin was the Corinthian church tolerating? How does their acceptance of sin reflect a misunderstanding of true devotion to Christ?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 7:5-11. How does “godly grief” differ from “worldly grief?” What was the result of the Corinthians’ godly grief?
4. What are some visible signs indicating that true repentance has occurred among the Corinthians? How does repentance that stems from godly grief look different from repentance that arises from worldly grief?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 7:5-11. How does “godly grief” differ from “worldly grief?” What was the result of the Corinthians’ godly grief?
4. What are some visible signs indicating that true repentance has occurred among the Corinthians? How does repentance that stems from godly grief look different from repentance that arises from worldly grief?
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5. Why is it important to understand sin in terms of its effect on our relationship with Christ? How does seeing sin this way shape the way you approach personal obedience?
6. How could you use the message of 2 Corinthians 7:5-11 to counsel someone dealing with grief based on feelings of embarrassment or remorse for being caught?
7. Is there an area of your life where you feel godly grief but have not taken every step towards true repentance? What step could you take this week to transform godly sorrow into godly change?
6. How could you use the message of 2 Corinthians 7:5-11 to counsel someone dealing with grief based on feelings of embarrassment or remorse for being caught?
7. Is there an area of your life where you feel godly grief but have not taken every step towards true repentance? What step could you take this week to transform godly sorrow into godly change?
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