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Those who have the richest lives also Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens. carry many burdens. Christ will give us a burden Christ will give us a burden that can be borne. that can be borne. (Mt 11:28- (Mt 11:28- 30) 30)

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Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

Christ will give us a burden that can be Christ will give us a burden that can be borne. borne. (Mt 11:28-30)(Mt 11:28-30)

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

(Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV)(Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV) “”Come to “”Come to Me, all Me, all you you who labor and are heavy laden, who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.and I will give you rest. {29} {29} ““Take My Take My yoke upon you and learn from Meyoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am , for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.rest for your souls. {30} {30} ““For My yoke For My yoke is is easy and My burden is lighteasy and My burden is light.””.””

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

However He will also push us to our limits, However He will also push us to our limits, to do greater things. to do greater things.

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

However He will also push us to our limits, However He will also push us to our limits, to do greater things. to do greater things.

In this process of growth we become able to In this process of growth we become able to bear things that others cannot. This will bear things that others cannot. This will result in a greater responsibility and greater result in a greater responsibility and greater blessings. blessings. (Mt 25:28-30)(Mt 25:28-30)

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

(Matthew 25:28-30 NKJV(Matthew 25:28-30 NKJV) “) “’Therefore take ’Therefore take the talent from him, and give the talent from him, and give it it to him who has to him who has ten talentsten talents.. {29} {29} ‘‘For to everyone who has, For to everyone who has, more will be givenmore will be given, and he will have , and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.even what he has will be taken away. {30} {30} ‘And cast the unprofitable servant into the ‘And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’”gnashing of teeth.’”

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

There is no greater joy than to be used by There is no greater joy than to be used by the Lord to help build up others. the Lord to help build up others.

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

There is no greater joy than to be used by There is no greater joy than to be used by the Lord to help build up others. the Lord to help build up others.

Those who are parents know this joy. Those who are parents know this joy. (1 Cor 4:14-16; 2 Jn 1-4)(1 Cor 4:14-16; 2 Jn 1-4)

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

1 Corinthians 4:14-161 Corinthians 4:14-16 - I do not write - I do not write these things to shame you, but these things to shame you, but as my as my beloved children I warn beloved children I warn youyou.. 15 For though 15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet Christ, yet you do you do not not have have many fathers; many fathers; for in Christ Jesus for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you I have begotten you through the gospelthrough the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge . 16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me.you, imitate me.

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

2 John 1:1-42 John 1:1-4 - To the elect lady and her - To the elect lady and her children, children, whom I love in truthwhom I love in truth, and not only I, , and not only I, but also all those who have but also all those who have known the truthknown the truth, , 2 2 because of the truthbecause of the truth which abides in us and which abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and and peace will be with you from God the Father peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, Father, in truth and lovein truth and love. .

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

4 4 I rejoiced greatlyI rejoiced greatly that I have found that I have found some some of your children of your children walking in truthwalking in truth, as we , as we received commandment from the Father.received commandment from the Father.

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

Parents also know the burden of waiting for Parents also know the burden of waiting for that child to do what is right. that child to do what is right. (2 Cor 11:28)(2 Cor 11:28)

Those who have the richest lives also carry Those who have the richest lives also carry many burdens.many burdens.

(2 Corinthians 11:28 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 11:28 NKJV) - “besides - “besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churchesmy deep concern for all the churches.”.”

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

(2 Corinthians 7:1-3 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:1-3 NKJV) “Therefore, “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and from all filthiness of the flesh and spiritspirit, , perfecting holiness in the fear of Godperfecting holiness in the fear of God.. {2} {2} Open Open your hearts your hearts to usto us. We have . We have wronged wronged no oneno one, we have , we have corrupted no onecorrupted no one, we have , we have cheated no onecheated no one.. {3} {3} I do not say I do not say this this to to condemn; for I have said before that condemn; for I have said before that you are in you are in our heartsour hearts, to die together and to live together.”, to die together and to live together.”

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

There can be no other goal than holiness. There can be no other goal than holiness. (7:1)(7:1)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

There can be no other goal than holiness. There can be no other goal than holiness. (7:1)(7:1)

What is holiness?What is holiness?

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

There can be no other goal than holiness. There can be no other goal than holiness. (7:1)(7:1)

What is holiness?What is holiness? Where does holiness come from? The Where does holiness come from? The

promises of God! promises of God! (2 Pt 1:3-4; 1 Jn 3:1-3)(2 Pt 1:3-4; 1 Jn 3:1-3)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

(2 Peter 1:3-4 NKJV)(2 Peter 1:3-4 NKJV) “as His divine power “as His divine power has given to us all things that has given to us all things that pertain pertain to life to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,who called us by glory and virtue, {4} {4} by by which have been given to us exceedingly great which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, may be partakers of the divine nature, having having escaped the corruption escaped the corruption that is that is in the world in the world through lustthrough lust.”.”

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

(1 John 3:1-3 NKJV)(1 John 3:1-3 NKJV) - “Behold what manner - “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.know Him. {2} {2} Beloved, now we are children Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.Him as He is.

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

{3} {3} And everyone who has this hope in Him And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is purepurifies himself, just as He is pure.”.”

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

We must "cleanse ourselves" in our We must "cleanse ourselves" in our separation from evil. separation from evil. (2 Tim 2:19-21)(2 Tim 2:19-21)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

(2 Timothy 2:19-21 NKJV)(2 Timothy 2:19-21 NKJV) “Nevertheless “Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquityof Christ depart from iniquity.”.” {20} {20} But in a But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.for honor and some for dishonor.

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

{21} {21} Therefore Therefore if anyone cleanses himself if anyone cleanses himself from the latterfrom the latter, he will be a vessel for , he will be a vessel for honor, honor, sanctified and useful for the Mastersanctified and useful for the Master, , prepared for every good work.”prepared for every good work.”

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

Paul again pleaded for the Corinthians to Paul again pleaded for the Corinthians to have an open heart. have an open heart. (7:2-3)(7:2-3)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

Paul again pleaded for the Corinthians to Paul again pleaded for the Corinthians to have an open heart. have an open heart. (7:2-3)(7:2-3)

Because of the work of certain brethren Because of the work of certain brethren among them, false charges were privately among them, false charges were privately circulated with the goal of closing hearts circulated with the goal of closing hearts and minds to him.and minds to him.

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

Sadly Paul had to make a blanket defense of Sadly Paul had to make a blanket defense of himself due to the nature of the cowardly himself due to the nature of the cowardly "blanket charges" made in the background. "blanket charges" made in the background. (7:2)(7:2)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

Sadly Paul had to make a blanket defense of Sadly Paul had to make a blanket defense of himself due to the nature of the cowardly himself due to the nature of the cowardly "blanket charges" made in the background. "blanket charges" made in the background. (7:2)(7:2)

If Satan can get you to close your mind If Satan can get you to close your mind through a report given to you in private, through a report given to you in private, then you would likely have opposed Paul then you would likely have opposed Paul too if you lived then. too if you lived then.

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

What would a fair-minded Christian do? What would a fair-minded Christian do? (Acts 25:16)(Acts 25:16)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

(Acts 25:16 NKJV)(Acts 25:16 NKJV) “”To them I answered, “”To them I answered, ‘It is not the custom of the Romans to ‘It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to destruction before deliver any man to destruction before the the accused meets the accusers face to faceaccused meets the accusers face to face, and , and has opportunity to answer for himself has opportunity to answer for himself concerning the charge against him.’”concerning the charge against him.’”

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

The Corinthians needed to move away from The Corinthians needed to move away from their swaying emotions to the solid their swaying emotions to the solid reasoning of God's word. reasoning of God's word. (2 Cor 6:11-13)(2 Cor 6:11-13)

Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)Paul's Plea to the Corinthians (7:1-3)

(2 Corinthians 6:11-13 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 6:11-13 NKJV) - “O - “O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, you, our heart is wide openour heart is wide open.. {12} {12} You are You are not restricted by us, not restricted by us, but you are restricted but you are restricted by your by your own own affectionsaffections.. {13} {13} Now in return Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), for the same (I speak as to children), you you also be openalso be open.”.”

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

(2 Corinthians 7:4-6 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:4-6 NKJV) “Great “Great is is my my boldness of speech toward you, great boldness of speech toward you, great is is my my boasting on your behalf. I am boasting on your behalf. I am filled with filled with comfortcomfort. I am . I am exceedingly joyfulexceedingly joyful in all our in all our tribulation.tribulation. {5} {5} For indeed, when we came For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside we were troubled on every side. Outside were were conflicts, inside conflicts, inside were were fears.fears.

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

{6} {6} Nevertheless God, who comforts the Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, downcast, comforted us by the coming of comforted us by the coming of TitusTitus,”,”

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

Paul returns now to a point where he left off Paul returns now to a point where he left off in chapter two, his anxiety when searching in chapter two, his anxiety when searching for Titus for Titus (2:12-13).(2:12-13).

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

(2 Corinthians 2:12-13 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 2:12-13 NKJV) - - “Furthermore, when I came to Troas to “Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach preach Christ’s gospel, Christ’s gospel, and a door was and a door was opened to me by the Lordopened to me by the Lord,, {13} {13} I had no I had no rest in my spiritrest in my spirit, because I did not find , because I did not find Titus my brother; but Titus my brother; but taking my leave of taking my leave of themthem, I departed for Macedonia.”, I departed for Macedonia.”

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

Have you ever loved one so much that you Have you ever loved one so much that you were burdened when they were in danger? were burdened when they were in danger? (Gal 4:16-19)(Gal 4:16-19)

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

(Galatians 4:16-19 NKJV)(Galatians 4:16-19 NKJV) “Have I therefore “Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the become your enemy because I tell you the truth?truth? {17} {17} They zealously court you, They zealously court you, but but for for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them.you may be zealous for them. {18} {18} But it is But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you.not only when I am present with you. {19} {19} My My little children, little children, for whom I labor in birth again for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in youuntil Christ is formed in you,”,”

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

The church would be better off if we carried The church would be better off if we carried such burdens for each other than to selfishly such burdens for each other than to selfishly build a wall around ourselves and "do our build a wall around ourselves and "do our own thing." own thing." (1 Cor 12:26)(1 Cor 12:26)

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

(1 Corinthians 12:26 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 12:26 NKJV) “And if one “And if one member suffers, member suffers, all the members suffer with all the members suffer with itit; ; or if one member is honored, all the or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with members rejoice with it.”it.”

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

The burdens for the Corinthians were so The burdens for the Corinthians were so great that Paul passed up an open door to great that Paul passed up an open door to preach the gospel, and was filled with preach the gospel, and was filled with conflicts and fears! conflicts and fears!

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

The burdens for the Corinthians were so The burdens for the Corinthians were so great that Paul passed up an open door to great that Paul passed up an open door to preach the gospel, and was filled with preach the gospel, and was filled with conflicts and fears! conflicts and fears!

Could you imagine that someone could Could you imagine that someone could have seen his letter and scoffed at it as have seen his letter and scoffed at it as "preacher talk?" "preacher talk?"

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

The burdens for the Corinthians were so great The burdens for the Corinthians were so great that Paul passed up an open door to preach the that Paul passed up an open door to preach the gospel, and was filled with conflicts and fears! gospel, and was filled with conflicts and fears!

Could you imagine that someone could have Could you imagine that someone could have seen his letter and scoffed at it as "preacher seen his letter and scoffed at it as "preacher talk?" talk?"

Paul found the comfort of God lest he be taken Paul found the comfort of God lest he be taken to the sidelines.to the sidelines.

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

Paul did what God wanted, he wrote the Paul did what God wanted, he wrote the first letter to correct the problems! The first letter to correct the problems! The solutions to our problem should begin with solutions to our problem should begin with teaching.teaching.

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

Paul did what God wanted, he wrote the Paul did what God wanted, he wrote the first letter to correct the problems! The first letter to correct the problems! The solutions to our problem should begin with solutions to our problem should begin with teaching.teaching.

Paul then was comforted by the effect the Paul then was comforted by the effect the word of God had on good hearts. word of God had on good hearts. (7:4, 6-7)(7:4, 6-7)

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

(2 Corinthians 7:4 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:4 NKJV) “Great “Great is is my my boldness of speech toward you, great boldness of speech toward you, great is is my my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.tribulation.

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

(2 Corinthians 7:6-7 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:6-7 NKJV) -- Nevertheless God, who comforts the Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming, but Titus, 7 and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.me, so that I rejoiced even more.

Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)Paul's Burden for the Corinthians (7:4-6)

Some of the most difficult things we will do Some of the most difficult things we will do in this life is to teach and then wait on God. in this life is to teach and then wait on God. We do much damage when we try to do We do much damage when we try to do more. more.

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

(2 Corinthians 7:7-12 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:7-12 NKJV) - “and not only - “and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. {8} {8} For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though only for a while.though only for a while.

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

{9} {9} Now I rejoice, not that you were made Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing.from us in nothing. {10} {10} For godly sorrow For godly sorrow produces repentance produces repentance leading leading to salvation, to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.world produces death.

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

{11} {11} For observe this very thing, that you For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, diligence it produced in you, what what clearing clearing of yourselves, what of yourselves, what indignation, indignation, what what fear, fear, what what vehement desire, vehement desire, what what zeal, zeal, what what vindication! In all vindication! In all things things you proved you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.yourselves to be clear in this matter.

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

{12} {12} Therefore, although I wrote to you, Therefore, although I wrote to you, I I did did not not do it do it for the sake of him who had for the sake of him who had done the wrong, nor for the sake of him done the wrong, nor for the sake of him who suffered wrong, but that our care for who suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear to you in the sight of God might appear to you.”you.”

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

We must have no other goal in our work We must have no other goal in our work with brethren than for each of us to find with brethren than for each of us to find needed repentance!needed repentance!

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

It could have been possible for Paul to It could have been possible for Paul to sweep these problems under the carpet so sweep these problems under the carpet so that he might "keep their relationship." that he might "keep their relationship." They all would have been lost!They all would have been lost!

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

It could have been possible for Paul to It could have been possible for Paul to sweep these problems under the carpet so sweep these problems under the carpet so that he might "keep their relationship." that he might "keep their relationship." They all would have been lost!They all would have been lost!

When repentance is found there will be When repentance is found there will be rejoicing for all, both the taught and the rejoicing for all, both the taught and the teacher.teacher.

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

In my opinion repentance is the hardest In my opinion repentance is the hardest command of the Bible. command of the Bible. (Jn 12:42-43)(Jn 12:42-43)

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

(John 12:42-43 NKJV)(John 12:42-43 NKJV) “Nevertheless “Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess not confess Him, Him, lest they should be put out lest they should be put out of the synagogue;of the synagogue; {43} {43} for for they loved the they loved the praise of men more than the praise of Godpraise of men more than the praise of God.”.”

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

Where does repentance come from?Where does repentance come from?

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

Where does repentance come from?Where does repentance come from? It first comes from hearing the bad news. It first comes from hearing the bad news.

(Rom 1:18)(Rom 1:18)

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

(Romans 1:18 NKJV)(Romans 1:18 NKJV) - “For the wrath of - “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven God is revealed from heaven against all against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of menungodliness and unrighteousness of men, , who who suppress the truth in unrighteousnesssuppress the truth in unrighteousness,”,”

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

Here is where the teacher might get hurt by Here is where the teacher might get hurt by the anger of the guilty.the anger of the guilty.

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

Here is where the teacher might get hurt by Here is where the teacher might get hurt by the anger of the guilty.the anger of the guilty.

What kind of risk did Nathan take with What kind of risk did Nathan take with David? David? (2 Sam 12:5-10)(2 Sam 12:5-10)

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

(2 Samuel 12:5-10 NKJV)(2 Samuel 12:5-10 NKJV) “So David’s “So David’s anger was greatly aroused against the man, anger was greatly aroused against the man, and he said to Nathan, and he said to Nathan, “As “As the LORD lives, the LORD lives, the man who has done this shall surely die!the man who has done this shall surely die! {6} {6} “And he shall restore fourfold for the “And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because he did this thing and because lamb, because he did this thing and because he had no pity.”he had no pity.”

Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance Paul's Goal for the Corinthians, Repentance (7:7-12)(7:7-12)

{7} {7} Then Nathan said to David, “Then Nathan said to David, “You You are are the manthe man! Thus says the LORD God of ! Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and Israel: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul..I delivered you from the hand of Saul..

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When the word is received properly there When the word is received properly there will be godly sorrow. will be godly sorrow. (7:9)(7:9)

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When the word is received properly there When the word is received properly there will be godly sorrow. will be godly sorrow. (7:9)(7:9)

What is godly sorrow?What is godly sorrow?

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When the word is received properly there When the word is received properly there will be godly sorrow. will be godly sorrow. (7:9)(7:9)

What is godly sorrow?What is godly sorrow? How long must godly sorrow work? We How long must godly sorrow work? We

need to be patient and let the word do its need to be patient and let the word do its work.work.

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Repentance is a turn of our will.Repentance is a turn of our will.

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Repentance is a turn of our will.Repentance is a turn of our will. What are the fruits of repentance?What are the fruits of repentance?

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Earnest desire (7:7)Earnest desire (7:7) - they wanted to do - they wanted to do right!right!

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Earnest desire (7:7)Earnest desire (7:7) - they wanted to do - they wanted to do right!right!

Clearing of yourselves (7:11)Clearing of yourselves (7:11) - They - They would openly make corrections.would openly make corrections.

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Earnest desire (7:7)Earnest desire (7:7) - they wanted to do - they wanted to do right!right!

Clearing of yourselves (7:11)Clearing of yourselves (7:11) - They - They would openly make corrections.would openly make corrections.

Mourning (7:7), indignation (7:11) Mourning (7:7), indignation (7:11) - Their - Their sin greatly hurt them and now they hate it!sin greatly hurt them and now they hate it!

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Zeal (7:7), vehement desire (7:11)Zeal (7:7), vehement desire (7:11) - They - They are fully committed to do the will of God. are fully committed to do the will of God.

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Zeal (7:7), vehement desire (7:11)Zeal (7:7), vehement desire (7:11) - They - They are fully committed to do the will of God. are fully committed to do the will of God.

Fear (7:11)Fear (7:11) - They are aware of the power - They are aware of the power and wrath of God.and wrath of God.

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The letter of Paul was for the Corinthians The letter of Paul was for the Corinthians good. It showed Paul's love. good. It showed Paul's love. (7:12)(7:12)

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The letter of Paul was for the Corinthians The letter of Paul was for the Corinthians good. It showed Paul's love. good. It showed Paul's love. (7:12)(7:12)

Here Paul is specifically referring to the Here Paul is specifically referring to the man that the Corinthians withdrew from!man that the Corinthians withdrew from!

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When a church is urged to withdraw from When a church is urged to withdraw from one walking in sin, this is an act of love.one walking in sin, this is an act of love.

Paul's Shared Joy With Titus (7:13-16)Paul's Shared Joy With Titus (7:13-16)

(2 Corinthians 7:13-16 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:13-16 NKJV) “Therefore “Therefore we have been comforted in your comfort. And we have been comforted in your comfort. And we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.you all. {14} {14} For if in anything I have boasted For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I am not ashamed. But as to him about you, I am not ashamed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting to Titus was found true.our boasting to Titus was found true.

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{15} {15} And his affections are greater for you And his affections are greater for you as he remembers the obedience of you all, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received how with fear and trembling you received him.him. {16} {16} Therefore I rejoice that I have Therefore I rejoice that I have confidence in you in everything.”confidence in you in everything.”

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Is it not good to have another brother to Is it not good to have another brother to rejoice with? rejoice with? (1 Cor 12:26)(1 Cor 12:26)

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1 Corinthians 12:261 Corinthians 12:26 -And if one member -And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with suffers, all the members suffer with it; it; or if or if one member is honored, all the members one member is honored, all the members rejoice with rejoice with it.it.

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We need to be careful for sometimes the We need to be careful for sometimes the zeal and rejoicing may appear to be pride.zeal and rejoicing may appear to be pride.

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We need to be careful for sometimes the We need to be careful for sometimes the zeal and rejoicing may appear to be pride.zeal and rejoicing may appear to be pride.

Still it is good to have the kind of Still it is good to have the kind of relationship with others where the sharing relationship with others where the sharing of spiritual things are the focus.of spiritual things are the focus.

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Remember, the world will not understand Remember, the world will not understand nor be happy. nor be happy. (Jn 16:20)(Jn 16:20)

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(John 16:20 NKJV)(John 16:20 NKJV) “”Most assuredly, I “”Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.”into joy.”

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Brethren let our rejoicing be in the truth and Brethren let our rejoicing be in the truth and those who submit to it.those who submit to it.

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What kind of burdens are you bearing?What kind of burdens are you bearing?