Becoming the Church Next Door - Good Mourning Matthew 5:4 & Selected Scriptures Review – Poor in Spirit
There is a natural sorrow. Ecclesiastes 3:4 (There is a time to weep…)
There is a worldly sorrow that leads to death. II Corinthians 7:10 Sorrow because I was caught. Sorrow because I have to face the consequences. There is a Godly sorrow that brings repentance that leads to salvation. II Corinthians 7:10 Illustration – David – II Samuel 11 & 12; Psalm 51
There is comfort for those with Godly sorrow. Psalm 32 Discuss what it means to be spiritually poor. Can you point to a time when you encountered God and recognized your spiritual poverty? What does it mean to mourn? Discuss the difference between worldly sorrow and Godly sorrow. If we grieve now, we will enjoy the blessings of being comforted. Are there still areas of your life that God is dealing with and bringing you to repentance?
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Rick Baldwin began his ministry at Wildwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He has a passionate love for God and people, and is a powerful communicator of the Word of God. Pastor Rick received his Bachelor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in 1981. He accepted his...