Not only should our hearts be grieved over the fact that sin almost led, justifiably, to the entire destruction of the human race, but they should also be grieved over the fact that the God who judges sin also grieves because of sin’s presence in our hearts. This was true not only back then, but even now. God is still grieved at the sight of the rebelliousness within us.

• When was the last time you felt heartbroken over sin in a friend’s life? In your own life?
• How does the truth that God is grieved by our sin influence the way you deal with personal sin and temptation?