“The wrong kind of sorrow, typified by Saul in the Old Testament and Judas Iscariot, did not lead to repentance but rather to death: ‘worldly sorrow brings death’ (v.10c). The Corinthians, like King David (see Psalm 51) and the apostle Peter, responded in the right way,” said Nicky Gumbel.
They allowed it to draw them closer to God. We all mess up at times. Godly King David sinned greatly (2 Samuel 11 and 12). Even the great apostle Peter messed up. However, what matters is how you respond.