Date : January 25, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc

By : Cyril Jed G. Martel
Re : Reflection Paper 5 – Ethics in Daily Life: How to treat other human beings
(Exodus 20:12-17).

Question for Reflection:

Commandments 5 to 10 explain each one how God desires his people to treat their fellow human
beings, those created in God's image and loved by him.

Fifth Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be
prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.”

Cultures all throughout the World teach their people to honor their parents and the elderly. It is
among the basic concept of humanity that transcends culture, race and religion Even adults show
respect to their elders in these cultures. The fifth commandment, therefore, calls us to a
countercultural honoring of our parents, and by implication, those who are from older
generations.
What it actually means to let our parents be weighty in our lives depends greatly on many
factors. If we are minor children, honoring our parents includes obeying them. For most of us,
honoring our parents means listening to them, respecting them, and loving them. It means
continuing to remain in relationship with them, even if this happens over a long distance. And, as
our parents get older, the fifth commandment encourages us to care for them with deference and
costly love. Nevertheless, God will be glorified by our efforts to fulfill the fifth commandment,
and he will bless us as we honor him through honoring our parents.

Sixth Commandment: "You shall not commit adultery"

The Sixth Commandment summons spouses to practice permanent and exclusive fidelity to one
another. Emotional and sexual fidelity are essential to the commitment made in the marriage
covenant. God established marriage as a reflection of his fidelity to us. The vows made by the
spouses at their wedding to be faithful to one another forever should witness the very covenant
God has made with us.

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All people—married, single, religious, and ordained—need to acquire the virtue of chastity.
“Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity
of man in his bodily and spiritual being” (CCC, no. 2337). Chastity unites our sexuality with our
entire human nature. It approaches sexuality as related to our spiritual natures so that sex is seen
as more than a physical act. Sexuality affects the whole person because of the unity of body and
soul. Jesus is the model of chastity. “Chastity includes an apprenticeship in self-mastery which is
a training in human freedom” (CCC, no. 2339). The acquisition of chastity depends on self-
discipline and leads to an internal freedom, which enables human beings to temper sexual desires
according to God’s plan for the appropriate expression of love in the marital relationship of a
man and a woman.

ORAL PRESENTATION 4: SERMON SERIES OR BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE ACTING

RESPONSIBLY TOWARD THE STATE (ROMANS 13:1-7)

Questions for Reflection:

1. Is there positive biblical teaching in your church regarding the role of our society and the
Christian's responsibility toward it?

2. What documents and people are available to assist Christians in better understanding their
privileges, protections and responsibilities as citizens of your country?

3. How can the church as a community of God’s people support the principle of the Society
and its constitutional role while avoiding dangers of participation in the politics of a particular
party? What can individual Christians do that the church cannot do?

4. In light of Paul's teaching, how do you feel about your own level of conformity to the
laws of your Community? Are you satisfied with your actions as a citizen? Explain.

Jesus explained the unique role of Christians in society by calling them the salt and light of the
world.

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“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It
is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of
the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a
bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same
way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in
heaven.” (Matthew 5:13-16)
The primary sense of this scripture is that Christians must preach the true gospel of God and that
they should live their lives in accordance with the gospel. In a secondary sense, these verses
could read that Christians must help preserve the world from evil and to shine as examples of
God’s righteousness and justice. Just like salt preserves meat from spoiling, Christians are in the
world to preserve it from moral degradation and injustice. Jesus is saying that Christians, through
their unique message and actions, exert a good moral influence on society that checks a natural
deteriorating process. Jesus also says that Christians are like a light that exposes evil and
illuminates what is right and wrong according to God’s standard. Just like people in a dark room
need the light of a lamp to see objects around them, society needs the moral instruction and
godly examples of Christians to see God’s standard of justice and righteousness.
As salt and light in society, Christians instruct others about God’s standard of righteousness and
justice found in the Bible. Their conscience, pricked by the Holy Spirit through God’s word in
the Bible, commands that they decry societal injustice. Christians must be first raise moral
objections when the powerful oppress the weak, first expose injustice and corruption, and first to
seek redress for the oppressed and protection for the vulnerable. To effectively illuminate God’s
standard of righteousness and justice, they need actions that correspond with their words.

Date : February 8, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc
By : Cyril Jed G. Martel

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Re : Reflection Paper 6 – Lesson 6: Ethics in Daily Life: How to treat other human
beings (Cont.)

Questions to Discuss:
1. What is bribery?

Bribery is the act of taking or receiving something with the intention of influencing the recipient
in some way favorable to the party providing the bribe. In general, bribes can take the form of
gifts or payments of money in exchange for favorable treatment, such as awards of government
contracts. Other forms of bribes may include property, various goods, privileges, services and
favors.
Bribery can happen in many different spheres of influence. In the corporate arena, a company
could bribe employees of a rival company for recruitment services. Even when public officials
are involved, a bribe does not need to be harmful to the public interest in order to be illegal.

2. How is bribery related to the 7th commandment? What makes it wrong?

By the seventh commandment we are commanded to respect what belongs to others, to live up to
our business agreements, and to pay our just debts. Besides stealing, the seventh commandment
forbids cheating, unjust keeping of what belongs to others, unjust damage to the property of
others, and the accepting of bribes by public officials.
By committing bribery, you are, in effect, stealing something that is not rightfully yours. You are
going against the just scheme of things by going overboard. Thus, bribery is tantamount to
stealing and is thus a violation of the 7th commandment.

3. Is it possible for Christians in your society to resist the temptation to give or receive
bribes of one kind or another? How?

Bribery is acceptable when bribery is not only legal, but expected It is easy to decide
categorically that bribery is unacceptable when we live in a free society. Indeed, there is no place
for bribery in a democracy and we, as Christians should condemn it.

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From a psychological point of view, bribery is a criminal consciousness, of deceit, cheating, on
the darker side of life. A healthy society is based on honesty, openness, love, trust and good will.
It is at the grass roots level, in the home, in schools, in the marketplace, office and factory, that
bribery should first be stopped.

4. Reread the comments above on the eighth commandment and note any ways
mentioned that would make a thief sense their guilt. Can you think of other types of theft
not mentioned here?
Identity theft is another type of theft that was not mentioned above. Identity theft is the deliberate
use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit
and other benefits in the other person's name, and perhaps to the other person's disadvantage or
loss. The person whose identity has been assumed may suffer adverse consequences, especially if
they are held responsible for the perpetrator's actions.

5. What temptations to theft are faced by leaders or managers in a Christian organization

or church?
The world has no shortage of political and business leaders — or church leaders — who fall prey
to greed, corruption, or selfish behavior.
Christian leaders need to be rooted in the stability of a relationship with God and the simplicity
of a life that is straightforward and open. This rootedness in a God-centered life of righteousness
can enable them to face the confusion and conflicts that arise as a result of morally wrong
motives, relationships and actions and to be peacemakers. The church can help on this level by
raising up people to mentor or coach business and political leaders who are Christians and
encourage them to continue growing in their faith and Christian maturity.

Date : February 15, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc
By : Cyril Jed G. Martel

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Re : Reflection Paper 7 – Lesson 7

The ninth commandment says, "You shall not covet your neighbor's wife" (Ex. 20,17).
The Ninth Commandment commands us not to covet our neighbor's wife. Very often you wish to
go gaze, then the seduction, and finally when the agreement. The Lord commands us to "not
want" because he knows our weaknesses and the tenuous boundary between desire and will. Not
only the act performed, but also the desire to fulfill it is a sin, because it begins with the desire,
then continues with the seduction, then performs the act. The desire is not wrong when it's good
and not offends anyone. God wants us to learn to seek the true real, true beauty, true happiness,
true love. True love is never selfish and narrow, but generous and open. True love is not built in
receiving but in giving.

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife also means not reduce the person from subject to
subject. This sin can also occur within marriage when one spouse wants the other only as a
means to satisfy his lust. The ninth commandment requires to overcome the lust in carnal
thoughts and desires. The struggle against such concupiscence entails purifying the heart that
requires clarity of purpose, transparency of the eye, the discipline of feelings and imagination
with the practice of temperance. The purpose of the commandment is mutual fidelity between
man and woman in marriage, their loyalty will be complete only if they can be faithful to each
other in thought and desire and will reach a total transparency between them.

Date : February 22, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc
By : Cyril Jed G. Martel

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Re : Reflection Paper 8 – Lesson 8: The Temptation to Distort the Truth

1. Why do some people listen to spiritual leaders who have spectacular ways of
communicating without considering if these leaders are faithful to the Scriptures in their
preaching?
Spiritual Leaders today have a gift. They have the gift of speech. By the way they talk and
preach, they are able to persuade people to listen to them and convince them that what they say is
the gospel truth. This is primarily because a spiritual leader is one who is “called” by God. His
work is not his profession, but his calling. According to Hebrews 5:4, “He has to be called by
God for this work”.
Through this “gift”, these preachers are able to persuade people to listen to them even if such
teachings go way beyond logic and against what the scriptures truly speaks.

2. Which is more common: The preachers that talk more about the power of God to
give people what they want or preachers that speak about the love of God and the suffering
of Jesus Christ and the importance of sharing in his sufferings for the good of others? Give
some reasons for your opinion.
For me, what is more common is the act of preachers to speak about the love of God and the
suffering of Jesus Christ, as well as the importance of sharing in his sufferings for the food of
others. The reason for this is that all love emanates from God and because of that we are born
with the capacity and the desire to love and to be loved. One of the strongest connections we
have with our pre-mortal life is how much our Father and Jesus loved us and how much we love
them. Responding to true love is part of our very being. We innately desire to reconnect here
with the love we felt there. Only as we feel God’s love and fill our hearts with His love can we
be truly happy.

3. Why does perseverance seem to be such an important value for Paul? What is the
importance of perseverance for you?
For me, perseverance is very important because it gives us contentment. True perseverance
means inner calmness and serenity despite obstacles, pain, and adversity. It is when we achieve
success that contentment is achieved through perseverance. As they say, in this world, nothing is

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given, everything is earned. To achieve something that you badly want, you must persevere and
work hard for it. Success is much sweeter when you know you actually worked hard to achieve
it.

4. Can you write down some ways in which leaders are tempted to distort the truth in
communications with their employees, church members, or friendships beyond what might
be said while preaching?
An example of this happens when a leader is about to share something that could be
disadvantageous to him. Human as we are, our leaders too have the same tendency to protect
themselves against any situations or statements that might be taken against them.
I know one spiritual leader who has a prodigal son. Until now, his son has not gone back to their
home yet and, unfortunately, his son’s way of living is way different from how a Christian is
supposed to live his life. Consequently, it has been challenging for his father, the spiritual leader,
to preach about parenthood and father-children relationship as discussed in the Holy Bible.

Date : March 01, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc
By : Cyril Jed G. Martel

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Re : Reflection Paper 9 – Lesson 9: How should we use the Bible in studying Christian
Ethics?

Lesson 9 primarily talks about the importance of the Holy Bible. The Bible is so important to
Christians because it is the very blueprint of our faith. As believers of Christ, it is through the
scriptures in the Bible that we pattern our daily lives. We live and die through the word of God.

In the study of Christian Ethics and Law, I have come to realize that there are three principles in
the Bible that can be applied in my daily life:

1. There is a God, and that God loves all His people.

God sent Jesus Christ to earth to provide a way to overcome our sins and imperfections. "For
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16). When all else fails, we always have
God to listen to all our fears and apprehensions. When we sin, we always have God to ask for
forgiveness to. Above all, in times of grief, and in times of happiness and triumph, we will
always have God.

2. You should act peaceably with and serve one another.

Jesus Christ teaches us to focus on loving God and loving the people around you. When you
serve God by serving other people, you can feel the happiness of connecting with them. In this
way, God often allows you to be the answer to someone else’s prayers.

3. The Holy Bible teaches how you can find happiness in your life
Jesus Christ said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest" (Matthew 11:28). As you turn to Him and follow His commandments, you will feel His
love. The closer you draw to Jesus Christ, the more you know God is aware of you. God has a
plan of happiness for everyone. The Holy scripture will always have personal application, and
will never become irrelevant or outdated, because it addresses the universal needs of all people—
how to come to know God, how to interact well with others, and how to know how the Lord

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would have you live your life to be happy and content. Change is the only constant in this world,
and society will continue to evolve and transform, but the eternal truths in the Holy Bible
transcend earthly time and circumstance, and when we live according to them we can find hope,
healing, happiness, and peace.

Date : March 08, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc
By : Cyril Jed G. Martel

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Re : Reflection Paper 10 – Lesson 10: Why Bible Teaching Is Important to You?

1. Does God really exist?

As a Christian, I believe that God does exist. Everything around us is a creation of God. Though
we may not see or feel His presence, my faith goes beyond logic and science. It is through faith
that we are able to function day in and day out.

We know God exists because he pursues us. He is constantly initiating and seeking for us to
come to him. He created us with the intention that we would know him. He has surrounded us
with evidence of himself and he keeps the question of his existence squarely before us. Jesus
Christ showed God to be gentle, loving, aware of our self-centeredness and shortcomings, yet
deeply wanting a relationship with us. Jesus revealed that although he views us as sinners,
worthy of his punishment, his love for us ruled and he came up with a different plan. God
himself took on the form of man and accepted the punishment for our sin on our behalf.

God does not force us to believe in him, though he could. Instead, he has provided sufficient
proof of his existence for us to willingly respond to him. The earth's perfect distance from the
sun, the unique chemical properties of water, the human brain, DNA, the number of people who
attest to knowing God, the gnawing in our hearts and minds to determine if God is there, the
willingness for God to be known through Jesus Christ.

2. What is the purpose and meaning of life?

Happiness begins from the moment you do something for others. Those who consistently help
others, are happy, and do not come across any obstacles in their lives. The purpose of life is to
serve others. However, when doing so, you should not expect something in return; your intention
should be to lessen other people’s misery. “Service to others should be sincere and done from the
heart; only then it is fruitful.” Do any trees eat their own fruit? No. This teaches us that human
beings should not only use their mind, body and speech for themselves, but also to serve others.
When you do this, nature in turn will reward you.

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Your constant inner intent should be towards helping others. If you are unable to do so for any
reason, you can also make sure that you do not hurt anyone. This is an indirect way to help those
around you.

3. What is the origin of human race?

The original creation as stated in Genesis 1:27, man was made in the image and likeness of God.
This means that he has the essential qualities of personality, which are intellect or mind,
sensibility or feeling, and will, that is, the ability to make moral choices. These qualities do not
exist in any creature other than man, but they make it possible for him to have communion with
God and also to be morally responsible for his actions.

The Scriptures further define man as composed of that which is material or immaterial.
Accordingly, man has a body and he has life. In considering the matter of the life of man, the
Scriptures record, “The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into
his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being” (Gen. 2:7). As man in
discussed in Scripture, it becomes evident that in addition to material and immaterial, the
immaterial part of man is considered under two major aspects – that of spirit and soul. When
man was created, according to Genesis 2:7, he “became a living being,” literally, man became “a
living soul”. Several hundred times in both the Old and New Testaments man is declared to
possess a soul.

4. Can we receive eternal life after death?

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The free gift of eternal life is available to all. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but
whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him” (John 3:36). We will
not be given the opportunity to accept God’s gift of salvation after death. Our eternal destination
is determined in our earthly lifetimes by our reception or rejection of Jesus Christ. “I tell you,
now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). If we trust the
death of Jesus Christ as the full payment for our sin against God, we are guaranteed not only a
meaningful life on earth, but also eternal life after death, in the glorious presence of Christ.

5. How can we be forgiven of our sins and receive the favor and blessings of God?

Yes, God can really forgive you of all your sins. All of them. Every one. But, receiving
forgiveness is by faith in Jesus. It means you must believe in and accept the death of Jesus who is
God the Son (John 1:1, 14; 5:18; 1 Tim. 2:5), who never sinned (1 Peter 2:22), and became a
sacrifice on our behalf on the cross (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). You must believe he did this and that
his sacrifice cleanses you – if you receive it by faith.
Sometimes we don’t feel that God can forgive us. He can. If you feel that your sins are so bad
that God can't take them away, then you don’t know the great depth of God’s love in the power
of forgiveness that is found in the sacrifice of Christ. I admit it is sometimes difficult to “feel”
forgiven, because we know certain things we have done are so bad that we deserve to be
punished, so we can’t understand how God would be so kind and loving to forgive. But it’s true.
His infinite love is greater than your finite sin.

Date : March 15, 2018

To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc

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By : Cyril Jed G. Martel
Re : Reflection Paper 11 – Lesson 11: Christians, Government, and Moral Issues

1. How involved should Christians be in issues that relate to civil government?

Christians, when rightly informed and motivated, change the character of political debate. They
bring the moral standards of God’s kingdom into the civic realm and thereby become agents of
His common grace — of His provision for those who believe as well as those who don’t.
Christian citizens naturally “do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the
household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). Such good deeds, include commending and criticizing
policies that affect the poor and powerless. In every culture, religion tends to be important to
people who care about politics; likewise, politics often matters most to those who care about
religion.

Once God is removed from civic life, we’re left with two principal actors: the individual and the
state. With God out of the picture there’s no mediating structure to create moral values. Without
religion, there’s no counterbalance to the state’s ambitions.

2. Should they vote in elections, write government representatives, support candidates,

and speak out about political issues relating to morality, family, and religious freedom?
Effective government is pivotal in the pursuit of justice. And true justice, Augustine said, springs
from a sovereign God. Without justice there can be no community, no shared values, and no
common ideals. Writer and scholar Christopher Dawson once said, “Christianity is the soul of
Western civilization. And when the soul is gone, the body putrefies.” God’s people must address
moral issues, they must measure public actions by biblical standards of justice and righteousness,
and they must inform leaders when they — councilmen, mayors, governors, and presidents —
stray from God’s intended path.

When Christians abandon the public square, what happens to community values? To ethics? To
moral standards? When Christians wash their hands and turn away, who speaks for the poor and
powerless? Throughout history we’ve seen the effect of Christian influence: in the abolition of
slavery; advocating for universal literacy; for improved education; and for laws that protect

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children, factory workers, and women. That sort of impact, doesn’t come from silence or
withdrawal. It comes from faithfulness.

3. What about Separation of Church and state?

The late theologian Carl Henry believed that Christians, as citizens, have a duty “to work
through civil authority for the advancement of justice and human good.” It’s a pervasive
responsibility. After all, politics determines whether we’re at war or peace. It affects the nation’s
job supply, wealth creation and distribution, and property rights. It determines our freedom to
speak, write, and worship. Even the circumstances of family life, often depend on government
policy, including the quality and content of public education.

Religion and politics can be polarizing, precisely because they deal with important matters that
are deeply personal and close to our passions. But these discussions do not have to be polarizing
or combative. Intolerance of another person’s faith is a personal choice, not a legal requirement.
We are also told that we should not mix religion and politics. Again, this saying has a powerful
truth: that when religion is used for political purposes, it empties religion of its eternal meaning
and becomes just one more cynical method of acquiring power.

4. Should Christians Vote and Express Views to Rulers?

Yes, we should vote and express our views to rulers. The Christian worldview provides a
comprehensive understanding of reality. It speaks to all areas of life, including political
engagement. In fact, the Bible speaks about civil government and provides examples of faithful
engagement.
Furthermore, in a very real sense, politics is one of the most important areas in which Christians
demonstrate love to neighbor. Fulfilling the biblical mandate to love neighbor and care for the
“least of these” should be a priority for every believer. Again, a holistic approach is essential.
Loving neighbor includes volunteering at a homeless shelter, as well as influencing laws that
encourage human flourishing. Good government and laws are not negligible factors in the
prosperity and freedom of a society.
Date : March 22, 2018
To : Br. Rey Allan B. Balderosa, Sc

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By : Cyril Jed G. Martel
Re : Reflection Paper 12 – Lesson 12: Christians, Government, and Moral Issues

1. What is the meaning of repentance?

Jesus Christ suffered the penalty for our sins so that we can repent. Repentance is a change of
heart and mind that brings us closer to God. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God
for forgiveness. It is motivated by love for God and a sincere desire to obey His commandments.
Yet Christ had fully committed himself to do what he had been appointed to do. He was willing,
and he went forward! Though it cost him tremendous suffering, he had made up his mind and
committed himself to be obedient in every particular, regardless of the cost.

Our struggles to repent may cost us agony of mind and body also, but our commitment to our
Heavenly Father to do his will will make repentance possible and bearable for us. In our
repentance, we should remember that the Lord does not punish us for our sins; he simply
withholds his blessings.

2. How important is it in our salvation from sin?

To repent, in relation to salvation, is to change your mind in regard to Jesus Christ. In Peter’s
sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts chapter 2), he concludes with a call for the people to repent
(Acts 2:38). Repent from what? Peter is calling the people who rejected Jesus (Acts 2:36) to
change their minds about Him, to recognize that He is indeed “Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36).
Peter is calling the people to change their minds from rejection of Christ as the Messiah to faith
in Him as both Messiah and Savior.

Repentance and faith can be understood as “two sides of the same coin.” It is impossible to place
your faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior without first changing your mind about who He is and
what He has done. Whether it is repentance from willful rejection or repentance from ignorance
or disinterest, it is a change of mind. Biblical repentance, in relation to salvation, is changing
your mind from rejection of Christ to faith in Christ.

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It is crucially important that we understand repentance is not a work we do to earn salvation. No
one can repent and come to God unless God pulls that person to Himself (John 6:44). Acts 5:31
and 11:18 indicate that repentance is something God gives—it is only possible because of His
grace. No one can repent unless God grants repentance. All of salvation, including repentance
and faith, is a result of God drawing us, opening our eyes, and changing our hearts. God's
longsuffering leads us to repentance (2 Peter 3:9), as does His kindness (Romans 2:4).

3. Is it the same as godly sorrow?

The phrase “godly sorrow” appears only once in Scripture, in 2 Corinthians 7:10–11: “Godly
sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings
death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear
yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see
justice done.” Godly sorrow, also translated “godly grief,” is an acute sense of sadness we
experience as a result of the sins we have committed.

Paul’s reference to godly sorrow in 2 Corinthians 7 was brought about by the reaction of the
Corinthian believers to a previous letter in which Paul rebuked them for the dissentions that were
present in the church. Although he was sorry to have to hurt them, he rejoiced that his letter
brought them to godly sorrow “as God intended.” Godly sorrow is that which brings the
repentance that leads to salvation (2 Corinthians 7:8–9).

4. Must we admit or acknowledge our sins to be forgiven?

When we sin, a barrier is created between us and the Lord, which interrupts our fellowship with
Him. This is why we need to confess our sins. When we confess our sins, we are forgiven, our
offenses are washed away, and our fellowship with the Lord is restored. We shouldn’t ignore our
sins or try to cover them up. Proverbs 28:13 tells us,
“He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them
will obtain mercy.”Instead of covering our sins, we should confess them, believing in God’s
word in 1 John 1:9:

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“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.”

5. What other conditions must we meet to be saved?

According to biblical verses, “Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready
to be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:5). “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of
many; and to them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin to salvation”
(Hebrews 9:28). “He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the
word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” (John 12:48). The Book of
Revelation prophesied, “And I looked, and, see, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him
an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads. And I
heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and
I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: And they sung as it were a new song before
the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the
hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. These are they which
were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb
wherever he goes. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits to God and to the
Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of
God” (Revelation 14:1-5).

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