Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-16
God Comforts
God comforts the downcast, the heartbroken, the ones who feel like they are at the end of their rope.
God is with believers
Is 41:10; Lam 3:22-23;
Ps 34:18; Phil 4:6-7
God uses other believers
God Convicts
A true bro/sis speaks truth in love
Paul rejoiced at outcome of godly grief
Repentance is confessing and turning away from sin
Hang a Uey – 180 degrees
Godly Grief – brings repentance
Col 3:1-3; 2 Set mind above
2 Cor 4:17 Prepares for glory
Worldly grief is extreme sorrow for things of this world
We Rejoice
Choosing Joy
v 7 Love brings joy
v 9 Repentance brings joy
v 13 Loving others brings joy
v 15 Church caring for each other brings joy
v 16 Confidence in spiritual growth brings joy
Comforting the Pastor
Loyalty
Repentance
Purity
Spiritual Growth
Unity
Obedience
Trust