We’re sad at how it’s hurt us, or how it’s caused us to hurt someone we care about. But, come on now, it’s not nearly as ferocious as everybody says. If we just watch it more carefully, we can keep it under control. No problem. Won’t happen again. If we just manage it a little better, we’ll be fine. No need to overreact. But sin can’t be trained; sin must be killed. It won’t ever just wet on the paper; it’ll always end up trashing the whole house. The only way to change it is to get rid of it, not go around cleaning up after it or trying to teach it how to mind you. Sorrow comes from treating
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