As Long as a Christian Continues Sinning
Godly sorrow is a lasting and durable sorrow that comes from repentance and must be practiced daily.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that godly sorrow is a persistent and enduring aspect of a Christian's life, particularly as long as they continue to sin. He explains that true repentance is not a one-time act but requires ongoing reflection and sorrow for sin, similar to other graces like faith and love. This continual mourning is essential for spiritual growth and cannot be neglected, as it is a vital part of a believer's relationship with God. Brooks asserts that godly sorrow is a gospel grace that remains active throughout a Christian's life, serving as a constant reminder of the need for repentance.
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Godly sorrow is a lasting sorrow, it is a durable sorrow.
As long as a Christian continues sinning, he cannot
but continue mourning.
Repentance is a grace, and must have its daily operation
as well as other graces. Certainly a true penitent can no
more satisfy himself with one act of repentance, than he
can satisfy himself with one act of faith, or with one act
of hope, or with one act of love, or with one act of humility,
or with one act of patience, or with one act of self-denial.
Godly sorrow is a gospel grace which will live and last as
well and as long as other graces; it is a spring which in
this life, can never be drawn dry.
Sermon Outline
- Godly Sorrow
- Repentance as a Daily Operation
- Godly Sorrow as a Gospel Grace
- Lives and Lasts with Other Graces
- A Spring that Never Runs Dry
Key Quotes
“Godly sorrow is a lasting sorrow, it is a durable sorrow.” — Thomas Brooks
“Repentance is a grace, and must have its daily operation as well as other graces.” — Thomas Brooks
“Godly sorrow is a gospel grace which will live and last as well and as long as other graces;” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- As a Christian, you must continue to repent and mourn over your sins daily.
- Repentance is a grace that must be practiced regularly, just like other gospel graces.
- Godly sorrow is a lasting and durable sorrow that will live and last as long as other gospel graces.