Recovering from Failure

Message Notes:

Major theme for today: Romans 12:9 — “Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”

If and when you have done something to embarrass yourself, this is a basic principle for achieving recovery:

•Recovery comes best to those who respond (repent) fastest and most thoroughly

Another way to say this: “Recovery is in direct correlation to…”

•how quickly you can stop rationalizing about your problem.

•how serious you are about making things right

See Proverbs 28:13

Old Testament example — 2 Kings 22 with an emphasis on verse 19

Discussion Questions

Think of a time when you failed at something:

•and you owned it quickly and completely

•or, when you failed to admit your mistake, and you were left with a large amount of guilt and shame.

Describe a series of steps that would lead to wholesome repentance