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2 Corinthians 7 · Grade 4

Sorrow That Leads to Life

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Paul wants believers to cleanse themselves from everything that makes body and spirit unclean, growing in holiness out of reverence for God. He asks the Corinthians to make room for him in their hearts. He has wronged no one, and he has great pride in them.

When Paul arrived in Macedonia, he had no rest. There were conflicts outside and fears inside. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted him by the coming of Titus. Titus reported that the Corinthians longed for Paul, were sorry, and cared deeply for him.

Paul's earlier letter had made them sad, and for a moment he regretted sending it. Now he rejoices, not because they were sad, but because their sadness led them to repent. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret. Worldly sorrow, which is only sad about consequences, leads to death. Their sorrow produced eagerness to make things right.

Show What You Know

  1. Why should believers grow in holiness?

  2. How did God comfort Paul in Macedonia?

  3. What does godly sorrow lead to?

  4. How is worldly sorrow different?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

heartsspiritcomfortedregret
  1. Paul wants believers to cleanse themselves from everything that makes body and unclean, growing in holiness out of reverence for God.
  2. He asks the Corinthians to make room for him in their .
  3. But God, who comforts the downcast, him by the coming of Titus.
  4. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no .

Think About It

  1. Paul says godly sorrow leads to real change. How can you tell the difference between being sorry you got caught and being sorry for the wrong?

  2. God comforted Paul through a friend. Who could you encourage this week, the way Titus encouraged Paul?

Memory Verse

“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death.”

2 Corinthians 7:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for friends who cheer me up. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you make things right after hurting someone?
  • Who could you encourage this week?

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