* Paul is talking about his hard words causing sorrow in the people, and that Godly sorrow leads to repentance.

* vs 10 - two sorrows:

* 1) Worldly sorrow - focuses on self and won’t truly repent of sin because he has an image to uphold.

* 2) Godly sorrow - focuses on the sin and repents of it because he wants to be the image of God.

* Worldly sorrow always puts an undo focus on what others think of you.

* A person with worldly sorrow refuses to take ownership of their part in the problem.

* They blame others for their sorrow and refuse to see their own selfishness in the matter.

* Why? Because they have an image to uphold.

* You could apply this verse this way:

* “That relational conflict you’re having right now, if you don’t take ownership of your part, will result in spiritual death for you.”

* Repentance requires us to own our sin and vow not to behave that way any longer.

* This attitude is what sets us free and brings us life.

* But it will only happen when we stop focusing on ourself and what others think of us.