- Romans 8:1 tell us “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Despite this, we often feel we deserve condemnation and we fail to realize that Christ has freed us from the guilt and condemnation our sins deserve.
- Guilt is a strong motivator, but it plays on our fears of failure and rejection; therefore it can never ultimately build, encourage or inspire us in our desire to live for Christ.
- Guilt brings depression and despair, but conviction enables us to realize the beauty of God’s forgiveness and to experience His love and power.
Questions that we will discuss this week at Tuesday at 7am and Friday at 6:30am include:
- What is the different between guilt and conviction?
- Can you think of an example where the Holy Spirit convicted you of sin in your life? How did you become aware of it? What was the process for repentance?
- What emotions do you most associate with guilt? How does that affect you personally?
- How can we bring hope to those who are enslaved by guilt and hopelessness?
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