Is all sorrow the same sorrow? Not according to Paul. He says worldly sorrow leads to death but Godly sorrow brings repentance and life. Paul must have written a scathing letter to admit he caused sorrow and hurt Corinth. He never apologizes rather pointing to the pain bringing the right result...a return to God. Here is how Paul explained the difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow...
"Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while— yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death."
On one other note how about the writing style of Ezekiel? Chapter 15 is only eight passages on one subject. Chapter 16 is eight times longer and splinters in many directions. I am guessing these are the shortest and longest next to each other. Interesting.
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