======================================================================== HOLY JOY AND GODLY SORROW by Thomas Brooks ======================================================================== Summary: A godly man's heart can be full of both holy joy and godly sorrow, and it is in this balance that we find a deeper appreciation for God's goodness. Topics: "Joy in Sorrow", "The Nature of Grace" Scripture References: Psalm 30:5, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, James 4:9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas Brooks emphasizes that holy joy and godly sorrow coexist harmoniously in the life of a believer. He illustrates that a godly person often experiences deep sorrow for sin while simultaneously possessing profound joy in their relationship with God. This duality enriches the believer's spiritual life, as true joy is often rooted in the recognition of one's sinfulness and the grace of God. Brooks asserts that the heart that weeps for sin is the same heart that rejoices in God's mercy, highlighting the interconnectedness of grief and joy in the Christian experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Holy joy and godly sorrow are in no way inconsistent. Yes, a godly man's eyes are always fullest of tears--when his heart is fullest of holy joy. A man may go joying and mourning to his grave, yes, to heaven, at the same time. Grace always thrives best in that garden, that heart, which is watered most with the tears of godly sorrow. He who grieves most for sin, will rejoice most in God. And he who rejoices most in God, will grieve most for sin. ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/holy-joy-and-godly-sorrow/ ========================================================================