The Bug Letter

A well-known businessman stayed at a hotel and complained to the management about the high amount of bugs he had in his room. Later, he received a letter from the corporate headquarters which lamented their sorrow and regret that a person of such fame, social standing, honor, respect and brilliance had to endure these conditions. By mistake however, a small piece of paper was accidentally included in the formal letter which read, “Send him the bug letter.” Their “sorrow and regret” were from their heads, not their hearts. 2 Corinthians 7:10 tells us how, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret…” In other words, it brings about a conviction and a life change. A person with Godly sorrow has such a sense of their sin that their heart is broken enough to allow God entrance into it. When was the last time you felt that deep, internal agony and sorrow for your sins? To the point that it actually changed your behavior?