The Crisis of Conflict Godly reproof and results

The Crisis of Conflict Godly reproof and results… 2 Corinthians 7

Paul’s Conflict with Corinth § Started with his 1 st Letter to Corinth. 3: 2, 3 … you are still fleshly…are you not walking like mere men? 4: 7 For who regards you as superior? 6: 6. . . I say to very your little shame 4: 3 this I care if I am judged by you… 4: 8 You are already filled, you have already become rich, 4: 19, 21 Shall I come to without you withus… a rod, or with love and you have become kings Or doof you despise the church of God and shame a spirit gentleness? 14: 23 …will say that those whothey have nothing? 11: 20 you are mad?

Paul’s Conflict with Corinth § Started with his 1 st Letter to Corinth. § It was loving rebuke, not hateful backlash. § They were hurt, but apparently listened.

Disapprobation § Reproof is not wrong! 2 -4 Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you have such a place in our hearts that we would live or die with you. I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.

Disapprobation § Reproof is not wrong! § It is a lack of concern not to reprove! § To Confront is not to Condemn! “Make for us in your hearts…You § The “room write-off ” IS condemnation have such a place in our hearts that we § You you care… wouldconfront live or die when with you. ” 2 Cor. 7: 2, 3 § You believe in someone… § You have their good in view… § You’re committed to their growth…

1 Corinthians 13: 4 -7 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Disapprobation § Includes Affirmation! (v. 3 -4) § Remembers the Good! (v. 5 -7) 5 -7 For when we came into Macedonia, this of ours had no but weyou… were harassed I body do not say this to rest, condemn every turn--conflicts on the outside, fears I at have great confidence in you; I take within. pride But God, who. I comforts the downcast, great in you. am greatly comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not encouraged; in all our troubles my joy only by his coming but also by the comfort you knows no him bounds. 2 Cor. 7: 3 -5 had given. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.

Disapprobation § Includes Affirmation! (v. 3 -4) § Remembers the Good! (v. 5 -7) § It will cause sorrow (v. 8 -9) § Yet without regret! (v. 8 -9) § But it hurts to do it (v. 8 -9) Even if Ifor caused you sorrow by(v. 8 -9) my letter, I do § 8, 9…only a little while Though I did regret it --I see that my letter not regret it. letter hurt you, but only for a little while-- yet §my And it was worth it! (v 9) hurt now Iyou… am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow ledintended you to and so For you became sorrowful as God repentance. were not harmed in any way by us.

Repentance: the other side! Our response determines the outcome… § Growth Requires Some Sorrow § But Not All Sorrow is Good… § Is it godly, or is it worldly sorrow? Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Cor. 7: 10

Our response determines the outcome… “Without Regret” vs. “Death” Judas § Betrayed by a kiss! § A Traitor! § Triggered a Brutal Peter § Brags: “I’ll fight!” § Betrays 3 times! § Intimidated by a Crucifixion… servant girl! § Felt extremely § Cussed & cursed JC! sorrowful after: § In front of JC! “Repented” (Mt. 26) § Felt extremely § Returned $$ ! sorrowful after… § Hanged himself!!

Our response determines the outcome… “Without Regret” vs. “Death” Judas § Went to HELL! §Acts PREMEDITATED! 1: “Falling headfirst there, his body split §open, Feltspilling Remorse… out all his Peter § A Powerful Leader! § Denied 3 Times! intestines…” “Judas turned aside to go to his own place…” Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw “…I guarded them and that He had been condemned, he felt remorse not one of them perished and but thereturned son of the thirty pieces of silver perdition…” John 17: 12 Matthew 27: 3

Our response determines the outcome… “Without Regret” vs. “Death” Judas: § Metamellowmai: Peter § Metanoia: “Worldly sorrow” § Emotional: “with the heart” “Repentance” § A Decision: “with the mind” Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Cor. 7: 10

Our response determines the outcome… “Without Regret” vs. “Death” Judas: § Metamellowmai: Peter § Metanoia: “Worldly sorrow” § Emotional: “with the heart” § God couldn’t work § Self-Pity Guilt! § Driven by Shame § “My unique sin” “Repentance” § A Decision: “with the mind” § God worked w/ Peter § Accepted forgiveness § Drew close to God § Homologia: agreed with God’s viewpoint

Healthy Emotions DO Accompany Metanoiya: See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. 2 Cor. 7: 11