2 Corinthians 7:8 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it….
This chapter talks in part about earthly sorrow versus godly sorrow. Only godly sorrow can lead to repentance. Earthly sorrow in matters such as these can lead to broken relationships and hurt feelings, but it can’t bring about repentance.
2 Corinthians 7:9a …yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance….
And it is only through repentance that we can restore right relationship with Christ. Paul, as much as it pained him to come down on the church in Corinth because of their behavior, knew that it was necessary to help them see the error of their ways.
2 Corinthians 7:9b …For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us.
Lord, Help me always seek to restore right relationship with you. Don’t let me be content with this world. Amen.
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Have a blessed day.