Sorrow does not equal repentance
Nothing is more tragic than losing your eternal reward through popular yet readily avoidable errors
Two great misconceptions
Confusion that sorrow is repentance
Humble prayers and our sorrow pleases God – still not repentance
World Sorrow is neither Godly Sorrow Nor repentance
Worldly sorrow brings death
Five signs of world sorrow (pride)
1. Damage Control
Many call press conferences to get there side of the story our first
Once guilt is found, party than give a “heart-felt” apology – sorrow for getting caught
Sin is destructive. It ruins relationships, reputation, peace of mind and personal integrity
2. Self-Pity
Some believe the abundance of tears is repentance
Forgiven women (forgiven)
Peter, Paul vs Cain (became angry)
Esau (wailed loudly)
Judas (deeply regretted)
All three shed tear but not one repented
Claiming to be a victim doesn’t make one a victim
Tears can be self-affirming to one with self-pity (can become more sinful)
Ones mostly likely to enable and least likely to help you