Is Depression the Result of Sin?

“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.

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