Good (and Sad) Grief

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. -Proverbs 15:10, KJV

The Bible is clear: we are all sinners in need of a change of heart and a Savior from the penalty of sin.

Sad Grief

Those who think it is shameful and wrong to call people sinners … hate to hear they need to change.

It may grieve them to hear they need to change, but they stop there, feeling hurt and offended… and all that is left for them is everlasting death.

Good Grief

A good kind a grief is being corrected and feeling remorse for sin. That remorse should lead to repentance, a changing of mind about what is true and good, and turning to the everlasting life found in Christ.