Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow
“There is a way that leads to life; the few that find it never die.”
As I was thinking about the difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow, the words to this old song came to my mind. Matthew 7:13-14 tells us, “Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it.”
It is easy to be sorry when faced with the consequences of our sin but very few seem to have a Godly sorrow that leads to repentance, a groan from our inmost being which causes our heart to break as we think about what our sin has done to our loving Savior, a resolve to make whatever changes are necessary to never commit that sin again. Sin may be pleasurable for a season but the end result is death.
I am not immune to temptation but I pray often that God will stay close to me and help me to be faithful. I long to hear Him say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Lord, make me willing to instantly discard everything in my life that does not completely honor You. Give me that Godly sorrow that produces a pure heart which will allow me to see You.
Very encouraging words. Thank you for sharing from the heart. Life as a Christian is never going to be easy, but those who come to Christ will be brought to godly sorrow.