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  AS LONG AS A CHRISTIAN CONTINUES SINNING
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Godly sorrow is a lasting and durable sorrow that comes from
repentance and must be practiced daily.

Topics: "Godly Sorrow", "Repentance"
Scripture References: Psalm 51:17, Luke 13:3, 2 Corinthians 7:10, James 4:8

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DESCRIPTION
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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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CONTENT
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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.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/as-long-as-a-christian-continues-sinning/
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