I know so many people who struggle with guilt. You know, that overwhelming feeling of having done, said, or thought something wrong. Sometimes the guilty feelings are warranted. I have done, said, or thought something wrong, so therefore, I should feel “guilty”. The problem most of us have isn’t admitting we are wrong, but it’s dealing with the wrong, then moving on from it.
From a purely biblical standpoint, God never intended us to carry around guilt! The Holy Spirit will convict us of sin with the purpose of moving us to repentance and change, but guilt is a human emotion that hinders us from ever experiencing the true forgiveness offered by our God.
Our series on guilt over Christmas break hopefully helped us see guilt for what it is, a trick used by satan to keep us from experiencing everything God has for us.
- Where did guilt start? Genesis 3:7-13
- What does the Bible say about forgiveness and the guilt that often follows our seeking forgiveness: 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1, Psalm 103:11-12, Philippians 3:12-13
How do I defeat guilt in my life?
- Understand my Position in Christ
- Live in God’s Power through Christ
Are you ready to live without the weight of your past mistakes? Good, because the Creator of the Universe is ready for you to live that way too!
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