The Gospel begins with an offensive truth: we are not good enough for God and never will be on our own. But this hard truth opens the door to God's magnificent grace, that He sent His Son to die for us. Through confession and faith, Christ's righteousness becomes ours. This leads us to examining "worldly grief which leads to despair" as our third tripping hazard to wholehearted discipleship.

Question for Consideration:

How might distinguishing between worldly grief (which leads to despair) and godly sorrow (which leads to repentance) transform your response to personal failure and sin in your daily walk with Christ?

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Music: On Our Own Again by Blue Dot Sessions