See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
Hebrews 12:15
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
2 Corinthians 7:10
Godly sorrow vs Worldly sorrow
Godly sorrow says
I did something bad
Worldly sorrow says
I am bad
Two ways of dealing with Guilt
When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
Matthew 27:3-5 NIV
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Matthew 26:75
God uses guilt in our lives, and so does Satan
God uses guilt to bring conviction
Satan uses guilt to bring condemnation
Satan wants to use your guilt to drive you away from God
God wants to use your guilt to draw you to his grace.
Forgiveness is not about feelings, Forgiveness is about facts
Memory Verse
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
Romans 8:1
Our past can be Satan’s greatest weapon, Or God’s most powerful tool. Let it be God’s most powerful tool
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