Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow Repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10)

Second Corinthians 7:10 says, "Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death." At different times people defend Judas, minimize his actions, and even claim he was a believer. It always relates to him bringing back the money saying he sinned, and showing sorrow over what he did. The problem is that Scripture discusses two types of sorrow: godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, while worldly sorrow produces death. Judas committed suicide because he experienced so much sorrow. He shows us how not to deal with sorrow, and what we should do with sorrow instead. Judas teaches an important lesson. Feeling bad about what we’ve done, experiencing sorrow - even feeling bad enough to commit suicide - doesn’t mean repentance has taken place. https://youtu.be/lgvONG7ZNUY "Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, but sorrow of the world produces death" (2 Corinthians 7:10). Feeling bad isn't repentance. Table of ContentsSermon Lessons for Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow RepentanceFamily Worship Guide for Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow RepentanceSermon Notes for Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow RepentanceLesson 1: we underestimate the consequences of our sin.Lesson 2: feeling bad isn't repentance.Lesson 3: godly sorrow leads to Christ. Sermon Lessons for Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow Repentance Lesson 1: ____ __________________________ the consequences of sin (Matt 27:3-4; Jer 2:19). Lesson 2: ______________ ______ isn’t repentance (2 Cor 7:10). Lesson 3: Godly sorrow __________ to ____________ (Luke 13:1-3). Family Worship Guide for Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow Repentance Day 1: Matt 27:3-5, Jer 2:19, Pro 5:22 and discuss: What was the outcome of Judas’ betrayal that caused him remorse? What are some wrong choices you made still hoping for a favorable outcome? Can we ever go back and undo what was done? What does Jeremiah teach regarding the consequences of our sins? How does Proverbs describe the effects of the consequences of sin? Day 2: Read 2 Cor 7:10, Matt 27:5, Psa 51:4, and discuss: What is the difference between worldly sorrow and Godly sorrow? Who is the offender most concerned about when he experiences Godly sorrow? Who is the offender most concerned about when he experiences worldly sorrow? What kind of sorrow did Judas display? Why is it important to discern who we are most concerned about being impacted by our sin? How will this help determine what kind of sorrow we are experiencing? Day 3: Luke 13:1-5, Isa 59:2, Isa 55:7, and discuss: Referencing Luke 13:1-3, how can the events of the pandemic serve as a reminder about our need to repent of sin? What separates us from God? What promise is given to the one who forsakes his sin and turns to God? How should this motivate us to be quick to repent? Sermon Notes for Sorrow of the World Produces Death, but Godly Sorrow Repentance Please stand and open your Bibles to Matthew 27 to read verses 1-10… Matthew 27:1 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to [a]Pontius Pilate the governor. Judas Hangs Himself 3 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” 5 Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6 But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood.” 7 And they consulted together and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. 8 Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. 9 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced, 10 and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.” You may be seated. Let me give you the background to this message… Last Sunday we looked at the potter and the Clay in Jeremiah 18. The Jews were hard and stiff in the Potter’s hands, so they became a vessel that was only good to be discarded…and God discarded them in Babylon. I told you the New Testament contains a discarded vessel, and that’s Judas. On Wednesday night we looked at the verses in Jeremiah – that Matthew just mentioned – that prophesy of Judas being that discarded vessel. We finished w/ this verse… Acts 1:18 [Judas] purchased [the potter’s field] with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out. Judas didn’t actually purchase the field himself, but it’s worded this way b/c the field was purchased w/ the money he returned. When Judas hanged himself, either the branch or the rope broke and his body fell to the ground and broke open. It’s graphic, but it creates the image of a vessel being discarded and then breaking open in the field. This morning we’re going to talk about what led to Judas hanging himself, and let me be clear about why we’re looking at this… Judas committed suicide b/c he was experiencing so much sorrow. There’s much sorrow in the world today. Judas shows us how NOT to deal w/ that sorrow, and we’re going to talk about what that sorrow should produce instead. We must begin w/ a brief discussion of WHY Judas betrayed Jesus, so we can understand why he was sorrowful later. First, we know Judas was greedy. He was the treasurer for the group and John 12:6 says he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take [money that] was put in it. So we know at least part of the reason Judas betrayed Jesus was for the money he’d receive from the religious leaders. Another reason Judas betrayed Jesus probably had to do w/ the Jews’ view of Jesus’ first coming… They were persecuted and oppressed by Rome, and what did they expect the Messiah would do? They thought He would: Be a great deliverer like Moses and deliver them from their oppression like Moses delivered Israel from Egypt Be a great military leader like David – after all the Messiah was “the Son of David” – and deliver them from Rome like David delivered Israel from the Philistines Be a great king like Solomon and restore the nation to their Golden Years when they were wealthy and powerful like they experienced under Solomon Now here’s the question… During Jesus’ First Coming, did it look like the Jews were on their way to overthrowing Rome and becoming rich and powerful again? No. Did Jesus look like a rich, powerful king, and leader? No. And think about this… Who gave up the most to follow Jesus? The twelve disciples! So they thought they would rule and reign w/ Him. Listen to this… Mark 10:28 Peter [said to JESUS], “See, we have left all and followed You.” “Look at all we’ve given up. What are we going to get in return? What sort of place in Your Kingdom can we expect?” A few verses later… Mark 10:37 [James and John] said to [JESUS], “Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.” James and John wanted the number 2 and 3 positions. They expected to have their thrones right next to JESUS’ throne. They didn’t understand Jesus was establishing a spiritual kingdom in His first coming…and the physical kingdom would be after His Second Coming. Now Judas – more than even the rest of the disciples – craved fame and fortune, and put yourself in his place for a moment… At the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, He was unbelievably popular. Most people desired just to be near Him. Crowds of thousands followed Him relentlessly. But over the last year: Jesus didn’t become… Any richer… Any more powerful… He’s still: Walking around from place-to-place…nowhere to lay His head Serving people… Teaching about humility, love, forgiveness, service, and dying to self…versus greatness, ruling, and reigning… Instead of planning the rebellion against Rome, He’s talking paying taxes to Rome You can be sure this didn’t go over well w/ Judas: He can tell this poor, itinerant Teacher isn’t going to make him rich and famous. He can tell Jesus isn’t going to be a great, powerful leader It actually seems like Jesus has been moving in the OPPOSITE direction! He’s becoming more unpopular… He’s experiencing greater rejection… Judas feels like he’s on a sinking ship. So he betrayed Jesus. At least then he could get a little money out of it. And there’s one final reason Judas might have betrayed Jesus and it relates to what we’ve been discussing: to get Him to act! How many times had the people tried to make Jesus king? Quite a few! Here’s just one instance… John 6:15 Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, - I’m sure this thrilled Judas – but then it says – [Jesus] departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Every time it looked like Jesus was about to become King, He’d escape! So Judas might have betrayed Jesus… To force Him to become the Messiah… To force Him to overthrow Rome… To force him to become the king he wanted to see. But… Things didn’t go the way Judas expected…look at Matthew 27:1… Matthew 27:1 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the g