2 Corinthians 7:11; Yea, What Zeal

2 Corinthians 7:11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

When sin was dealt with as the Apostle Paul had pointed out, God’s peace came to God’s people. As the Apostle Paul puts it in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

When doctrine is taught, God’s principle enunciated, bringing about reproof, resulting in correction, then the zeal to follow the instruction of righteousness puts the man of God on track toward spiritual maturity.

What joy it is that God, through His Word, by the convicting work of the Holy Spirit, brings spiritual progress in the lives of God’s people. Praise God for His grace. Amen.