Godly Sorrow

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Summary
Paul describes how severe pressures and inner anxieties weighed on him, but God comforted him through the arrival of Titus and the encouraging report of the Corinthians’ response. Although Paul’s earlier letter caused them sorrow, he does not regret it, because their grief was godly sorrow that led to repentance and salvation without regret. This sorrow produced earnestness, eagerness to clear themselves, indignation toward sin, fear, longing, zeal, and a readiness to see justice done—demonstrating genuine repentance.
 
Teaching:
Repentance that leads to salvation without regret. Here, “regret” refers to the uneasy feeling that follows certain words or actions—it is emotional discomfort. Repentance, however, is a change of heart, mind, and the direction of one’s life.

Therefore, what we truly need is repentance.
To believe means to hear and then to follow. It means choosing God-centered concern over worldly concern. Godly concern asks, “Am I truly living according to God’s will?” and “How am I living for God’s righteousness?” etc.

Godly sorrow leads to true repentance and spiritual restoration, while worldly sorrow leads only to loss.

Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Jan 9, 2026
2 Corinthians 7:5-11