what does jesus think about mourning? matthew 5:4 “happy are those who mourn, for they shall be...
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What does Jesus think about mourning?
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Matthew 5:4 “Happy are those who mourn, for they shall
be comforted.”
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If you didn’t know Jesus said this, what would be your reaction that this statement?
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There are two mistaken views about the
Christian life.
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Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 “There is a time for
everything . . .a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”
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What person in their right mind enjoys mourning?
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Psalm 55:6-8 “I said, ‘If only I had wings
like a dove-- I would fly away and find rest. Indeed, I
would run far away. I would
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stay in the desert. I would hurry to find shelter from the
raging wind and storm.’”
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Since we know that Jesus speaks only the truth, how are we to understand this?
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2 Corinthians 7:10 “For sorrow according to the will
of God produces repentance without regret, leading to
salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death.”
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Jesus is not referring to all sorrow, but is referring to a
certain type of sorrow in this verse-a sorrow over sin.
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Jesus is not referring to all sorrow, but is referring to a
certain type of sorrow in this verse-a sorrow over sin.
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Last week we talked about the spiritual foundation of our faith is when we understand
that we are spiritually bankrupt.
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We can’t but Jesus can.
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Our second step is when we grieve over our sins.
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Psalm 32:3-4 “When I kept silent about my
sins, my bones began to weaken because of my
groaning all day long. Day
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and night your hand lay heavily on me. My strength
shriveled in the summer heat.”
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Definition of repentance
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Repentance is to turn away from sin and turn to God.
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It is a change of mind that results in a change of life.
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Psalm 119:59-60 “I have thought about my life, and I have directed my feet
back to your written instructions. Without any
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hesitation I hurry to obey your commandments.”
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Repentance must be combined with faith to
produce salvation.
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How does this consuming mourning bring joy?
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Psalm 32:1-2; 5 “Blessed is the person whose disobedience is
forgiven and whose sin is pardoned. Blessed is the
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person whom the LORD no longer accuses of sin and who
has no deceitful thoughts. I made my sins known to you,
and I did not cover up my guilt.
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I decided to confess them to you, O LORD. Then you
forgave all my sins.”
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Many times we think of words like repentance as
things that are dreadful, but in reality repentance is one
of the best words ever!
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Repentance leads to:
Forgiveness leads to:
Overwhelming joy
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How do your sins affect you?
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So when it comes to your sin you have a choice.
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Wrong ways to handle sin in your life:
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Some deny their sin.
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Some harden their hearts against the conviction of
the Spirit.
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Some admit their spiritual bankruptcy but then try to
change it themselves.
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Some admit their sins and don’t see any way
out of them.
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Others listen to the Bible and admit their sin, grieve over them and turn to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation.
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After hearing Jesus’ teaching which of these do
you think leads to joy?
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Become a mourner for sin in your life:
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Look to the cross.
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Study scriptures about sin in the Bible.
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Compare yourself to Jesus not to other people.
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Pray for a humble and repentant heart.
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REJOICE!
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