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How do we know if our sorrow is from God?

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We discern godly sorrow by its ability to draw us closer to God rather than push us away.

To determine if our sorrow is from God, we need to examine where it leads us. Godly sorrow will produce an urgency in our hearts to turn to Christ and confess our sins, as seen in the church at Corinth's response to Paul's letter. If our sorrow moves us to reliance on our efforts or self-improvement, it's not godly; instead, it should lead us to recognize our need for grace and restoration in Christ.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

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How do I know if it's from God?
Greg Elmquist · Apr 3, 2016
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