“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”
(2 Corinthians 7:10)
Depression is not a result of sin when…
- Your heart grieves over normal losses. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4).
- Your body experiences natural deterioration due to the passing of years.
- Your body chemistry can change and become compromised. (2 Corinthians 4:16).
Depression can be a result of sin when…
- You experience the consequences of your sin and don’t attempt to change.
- You don’t take the necessary steps for healing.
- You hold on to self-pity, anger, and bitterness when you have been wronged instead of choosing to forgive. (James 4:17).
- You use your depression to manipulate others.
- You continually choose to blame God and others for your unhappiness.
- You choose to let others control you instead of choosing to obey Christ and allow Him to be in control of you.
- You are willfully choosing to maintain a sinful life.
