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Bro. Bill · 11-11-2022, 07:03 AM

Understanding Guilt
John 8:1-11
Guilt over doing something that violates the conscience is a normal emotion. However, living under a cloud of remorse for no discernible reason is not. The Lord designed feelings of culpability and regret to serve as a reminder that a person has done wrong and needs to repent. But Satan twists those emotions to imprison men and women: those living in shame are uncertain of God's love and often lack self-confidence.
Good guilt--the Lord's effective tool for prompting repentance--is a gift that helps us find the right path. However, the Devil encourages false guilt, which involves taking responsibility for things outside our control and then suffering self-condemnation for not changing the outcome. This unhealthy type of guilt is also a widespread problem for those in legalistic churches or lifestyles--certain behaviors or thoughts are labeled as wrong, and then people feel ashamed for doing or thinking those things.
Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth. Trust is nearly impossible because they are waiting for God's judgment to rain down. Their guilt even colors how they see themselves: rather than saying, "My action is wrong," they say, "I am bad."
Jesus did not come to accuse or condemn us. Christ restored our souls and made us righteous before God so that our guilt is removed. If our Savior forgave the woman caught in an adulterous relationship, just imagine how ready He is to take your shame away too (John 8:11).
Dr. Stanley

Texas Grown · 11-11-2022, 07:09 AM

AMEN!

It's Friday! Yall have a safe and blessed!

The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

Gerald G · 11-11-2022, 07:13 AM

Amen, Thanks for posting Bro Bill

Boone Dozer · 11-11-2022, 07:26 AM

Thank you

BBBGP · 11-11-2022, 07:29 AM

thank you bro bill

fbchunter · 11-11-2022, 07:33 AM

Amen

Mtltx · 11-11-2022, 07:47 AM

Thanks Bro. Bill

sasqy · 11-11-2022, 08:12 AM

Amen !
Thanks for taking the time to spread the word.
Have a great day Bro. Bill

Mertzon Man · 11-11-2022, 08:14 AM

Really good message today!
Amen!

CassCounty · 11-11-2022, 10:36 AM

Amen! Thank You Bro Bill

raider19 · 11-11-2022, 10:42 AM

Amen. Great words as usual. Really enjoy reading your posts Bro Bill

TTU TX Hunter · 11-11-2022, 11:17 AM

Amen!

rjtkdplus · 11-11-2022, 12:10 PM

Amen.

11-11-2022, 07:03 AM	#1
Bro. Bill Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress Texas Hunt In: Hill country	Understanding Guilt Understanding Guilt John 8:1-11 Guilt over doing something that violates the conscience is a normal emotion. However, living under a cloud of remorse for no discernible reason is not. The Lord designed feelings of culpability and regret to serve as a reminder that a person has done wrong and needs to repent. But Satan twists those emotions to imprison men and women: those living in shame are uncertain of God's love and often lack self-confidence. Good guilt--the Lord's effective tool for prompting repentance--is a gift that helps us find the right path. However, the Devil encourages false guilt, which involves taking responsibility for things outside our control and then suffering self-condemnation for not changing the outcome. This unhealthy type of guilt is also a widespread problem for those in legalistic churches or lifestyles--certain behaviors or thoughts are labeled as wrong, and then people feel ashamed for doing or thinking those things. Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth. Trust is nearly impossible because they are waiting for God's judgment to rain down. Their guilt even colors how they see themselves: rather than saying, "My action is wrong," they say, "I am bad." Jesus did not come to accuse or condemn us. Christ restored our souls and made us righteous before God so that our guilt is removed. If our Savior forgave the woman caught in an adulterous relationship, just imagine how ready He is to take your shame away too (John 8:11). Dr. Stanley

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11-11-2022, 07:09 AM	#2
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	AMEN! It's Friday! Yall have a safe and blessed! The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

11-11-2022, 07:13 AM	#3
Gerald G Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winona, Mississippi Hunt In: Mississippi, Colorado	Amen, Thanks for posting Bro Bill

11-11-2022, 07:26 AM	#4
Boone Dozer Four Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Nomad Hunt In: Groveton	Thank you

11-11-2022, 07:29 AM	#5
BBBGP Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Hunt In: Bee Co.	thank you bro bill

11-11-2022, 07:33 AM	#6
fbchunter Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Thompsons Hunt In: Thompsons	Amen

11-11-2022, 07:47 AM	#7
Mtltx Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx Hunt In: Hill country	Thanks Bro. Bill

11-11-2022, 08:12 AM	#8
sasqy Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: on Salt Creek Hunt In: my Sasquatch Suit	Amen ! Thanks for taking the time to spread the word. Have a great day Bro. Bill

11-11-2022, 08:14 AM	#9
Mertzon Man Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2012	Really good message today! Amen!

11-11-2022, 10:36 AM	#10
CassCounty Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CassCounty Hunt In: CassCounty	Amen! Thank You Bro Bill

11-11-2022, 10:42 AM	#11
raider19 Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2010	Amen. Great words as usual. Really enjoy reading your posts Bro Bill

11-11-2022, 11:17 AM	#12
TTU TX Hunter Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Krum, TX Hunt In: Archer, Denton and Jack county	Amen!

11-11-2022, 12:10 PM	#13
rjtkdplus Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lockhart Hunt In: Everywhere I can	Amen.