I might add years to my Christian life while at the same time never maturing in it. Being teachable is also what we make room for.

1. 2 Corinthians 7:1-2
Since we have these promises, dear friends,
let us purify ourselves from everything that
contaminates body and spirit, perfecting
holiness out of reverence for God. Make
room for us in your hearts. We have
wronged no one, we have corrupted no
one, we have exploited no one.
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2. 2 Corinthians 7:3-4
I do not say this to condemn you; I have
said before that you have such a place in
our hearts that we would live or die with
you. I have great confidence in you; I take
great pride in you. I am greatly
encouraged; in all our troubles my joy
knows no bounds.
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3. 2 Corinthians 7:5-6
For when we came into Macedonia, this
body of ours had no rest, but we were
harassed at every turn—conflicts on the
outside, fears within. But God, Who
comforts the downcast, comforted us by
the coming of Titus,
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4. 2 Corinthians 7:7-8
and not only by his coming but also by the
comfort you had given him. He told us
about your longing for me, your deep
sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that
my joy was greater than ever. Even if I
caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not
regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that
my letter hurt you, but only for a little
while—
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5. 2 Corinthians 7:9-10
yet now I am happy, not because you were
made sorry, but because your sorrow led
you to repentance. For you became
sorrowful as God intended and so were not
harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow
brings repentance that leads to salvation
and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow
brings death.
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6. 2 Corinthians 7:11
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. At every
point you have proved yourselves to be
innocent in this matter.
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7. 2 Corinthians 7:12-13a
So even though I wrote to you, it was not
on account of the one who did the wrong
or of the injured party, but rather that
before God you could see for yourselves
how devoted to us you are. By all this we
are encouraged.
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8. I might add YEARS to my
Christian life while at the
same time never MATURING
in it.
The design of the gospel is not only to SAVE
you, but to REFASHION you in Christ’s image.
Being teachable requires letting go of
WRONG ideas.

9. One wrong idea is that
God will CHANGE me
apart from me.
Another wrong idea is that what I do has no
BEARING on my relationship with God.
Another wrong idea is that…we are not
prone to IDOLATRY, like the superstitious
people of the Bible.

10. Being teachable is
also what we make
ROOM for v2-3
…at some point you will encounter the need
for CORRECTION
Paul’s intent was not to simply make them
feel GOOD about themselves, but to
PROMPT godly change.

11. Change takes more WORK
than remaining the SAME
God is not after your HAPPINESS as much as
your HOLINESS.

12. Please take a moment to fill out your
Communication Card
My Next Step Today is to:
( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin)
( ) Evaluate how spiritually teachable I am
( ) Examine how I am cooperating with God
for my growth
( ) Make more room in my life for spiritual
growth
( ) Respond positively to God’s correction
( ) Other________________________