Responding Biblically to Guilt and Shame

Psalm 38:1-18: a. (v. 2a) Internal pain i. (v.8b) Inward agitation b. (v. 2b) Spiritual pressure j. (v. 10a) Heart palpitations c. (v. 3) Physical illness k. (v. 10b) Sad eyes d. (v. 4) Heavy burdens l. (v. 11) Aloneness e. (v. 5) Worsening circumstances m. (v. 12) Threats f. (v. 6) Daily sadness n. (v. 17b) Sorrow g. (v. 7) Weakness o. (v. 18) Anxiety h. (v. 8a) Loss of caring

a. Acknowledge it to. (Proverbs 28:13a, 1 John 1:5-8) b. your sin to God. (Psalm 51, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9) c. Confess it to the people. (Matt 5:23-24, James 5:16) i. For example, God has convicted me of how wrong I was when I (fill in the blank with your specific sin). I know I sinned not only against God, but also against you. I ve confessed my sin to God and asked His forgiveness. I also want to confess my sin to you and ask for your forgiveness. Will you please forgive me? ii. Be prepared to ask 3x until they answer you with either a yes or no. d. Make, if necessary. (Ex.22, Prov. 6, Luke 15, 19) e. /repent. (Rom. 6:11, II Cor.10:5, Eph. 4:22-24, Col. 3)

a. Acknowledge it to yourself. (Proverbs 28:13a, 1 John 1:5-8) b. your sin to God. (Psalm 51, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9) c. Confess it to the people. (Matt 5:23-24, James 5:16) i. For example, God has convicted me of how wrong I was when I (fill in the blank with your specific sin). I know I sinned not only against God, but also against you. I ve confessed my sin to God and asked His forgiveness. I also want to confess my sin to you and ask for your forgiveness. Will you please forgive me? ii. Be prepared to ask 3x until they answer you with either a yes or no. d. Make, if necessary. (Ex.22, Prov. 6, Luke 15, 19) e. /repent. (Rom. 6:11, II Cor.10:5, Eph. 4:22-24, Col. 3)

a. Acknowledge it to yourself. (Proverbs 28:13a, 1 John 1:5-8) b. Confess your sin to God. (Psalm 51, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9) c. Confess it to the people. (Matt 5:23-24, James 5:16) i. For example, God has convicted me of how wrong I was when I (fill in the blank with your specific sin). I know I sinned not only against God, but also against you. I ve confessed my sin to God and asked His forgiveness. I also want to confess my sin to you and ask for your forgiveness. Will you please forgive me? ii. Be prepared to ask 3x until they answer you with either a yes or no. d. Make, if necessary. (Ex.22, Prov. 6, Luke 15, 19) e. /repent. (Rom. 6:11, II Cor.10:5, Eph. 4:22-24, Col. 3)

a. Acknowledge it to yourself. (Proverbs 28:13a, 1 John 1:5-8) b. Confess your sin to God. (Psalm 51, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9) c. Confess it to the appropriate people. (Matt 5:23-24, James 5:16) i. For example, God has convicted me of how wrong I was when I (fill in the blank with your specific sin). I know I sinned not only against God, but also against you. I ve confessed my sin to God and asked His forgiveness. I also want to confess my sin to you and ask for your forgiveness. Will you please forgive me? ii. Be prepared to ask 3x until they answer you with either a yes or no. d. Make, if necessary. (Ex.22, Prov. 6, Luke 15, 19) e. /repent. (Rom. 6:11, II Cor.10:5, Eph. 4:22-24, Col. 3)

a. Acknowledge it to yourself. (Proverbs 28:13a, 1 John 1:5-8) b. Confess your sin to God. (Psalm 51, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9) c. Confess it to the appropriate people. (Matt 5:23-24, James 5:16) i. For example, God has convicted me of how wrong I was when I (fill in the blank with your specific sin). I know I sinned not only against God, but also against you. I ve confessed my sin to God and asked His forgiveness. I also want to confess my sin to you and ask for your forgiveness. Will you please forgive me? ii. Be prepared to ask 3x until they answer you with either a yes or no. d. Make restitution, if necessary. (Ex.22, Prov. 6, Luke 15, 19) e. /repent. (Rom. 6:11, II Cor.10:5, Eph. 4:22-24, Col. 3)

a. Acknowledge it to yourself. (Proverbs 28:13a, 1 John 1:5-8) b. Confess your sin to God. (Psalm 51, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9) c. Confess it to the appropriate people. (Matt 5:23-24, James 5:16) i. For example, God has convicted me of how wrong I was when I (fill in the blank with your specific sin). I know I sinned not only against God, but also against you. I ve confessed my sin to God and asked His forgiveness. I also want to confess my sin to you and ask for your forgiveness. Will you please forgive me? ii. Be prepared to ask 3x until they answer you with either a yes or no. d. Make restitution, if necessary. (Ex.22, Prov. 6, Luke 15, 19) e. Change/repent. (Rom. 6:11, II Cor.10:5, Eph. 4:22-24, Col. 3)

a. It starts with a change of (Rom. 6:11, 2 Cor. 10:5, Colossians 3:1-3), which leads to: b. A change of (Rom. 6:19, Eph. 4:22-24, Colossians 3), which leads to: c. A change of (Matthew 11:28-30, John 13:17, James 1:25)

a. It starts with a change of thinking (Rom. 6:11, 2 Cor. 10:5, Colossians 3:1-3), which leads to: b. A change of (Rom. 6:19, Eph. 4:22-24, Colossians 3), which leads to: c. A change of (Matthew 11:28-30, John 13:17, James 1:25)

a. It starts with a change of thinking (Rom. 6:11, 2 Cor. 10:5, Colossians 3:1-3), which leads to: b. A change of behaving (Rom. 6:19, Eph. 4:22-24, Colossians 3), which leads to: c. A change of (Matthew 11:28-30, John 13:17, James 1:25)

a. Focusing on and how our sin offends Him (Psalm 32:5, 51:4) b. sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10-11) c. A life (Matthew 3:8, 2 Corinthians 7:11)

a. Focusing on God and how our sin offends Him (Psalm 32:5, 51:4) b. sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10-11) c. A life (Matthew 3:8, 2 Corinthians 7:11)

a. Focusing on God and how our sin offends Him (Psalm 32:5, 51:4) b. Godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10-11) c. A life (Matthew 3:8, 2 Corinthians 7:11)

a. Focusing on God and how our sin offends Him (Psalm 32:5, 51:4) b. Godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10-11) c. A changed life (Matthew 3:8, 2 Corinthians 7:11)

a. Focusing on and how our sin makes our life hard (I Samuel 15:19-24, Matthew 27:3-5) b. sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Simple or remorse, but no real change (Matthew 27:3)

a. Focusing on self and how our sin makes our life hard (I Samuel 15:19-24, Matthew 27:3-5) b. sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Simple or remorse, but no real change (Matthew 27:3)

a. Focusing on self and how our sin makes our life hard (I Samuel 15:19-24, Matthew 27:3-5) b. Worldly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Simple or remorse, but no real change (Matthew 27:3)

a. Focusing on self and how our sin makes our life hard (I Samuel 15:19-24, Matthew 27:3-5) b. Worldly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Simple regret or remorse, but no real change (Matthew 27:3)

a. Why do some people feel guilty about things that do not violate Scripture? i. A conscience is triggered by something other than the Word of God. ii. People who feel guilty about non-biblical issues need to be taught checkpoints, and then be lovingly called to adjust their thinking accordingly.

a. Why do some people feel guilty about things that do not violate Scripture? i. A weak conscience is triggered by something other than the Word of God. ii. People who feel guilty about non-biblical issues need to be taught checkpoints, and then be lovingly called to adjust their thinking accordingly.

a. Why do some people feel guilty about things that do not violate Scripture? i. A weak conscience is triggered by something other than the Word of God. ii. People who feel guilty about non-biblical issues need to be taught biblical checkpoints, and then be lovingly called to adjust their thinking accordingly.

b. Why do some people feel no guilt at all when they should? i. An conscience is one that has never been taught biblical truth (Leviticus 4, Romans 1:20, 2:1-15). ii. A conscience is one that is no longer affected by biblical standards (Eph. 4:17-19, I Timothy 4:1-2, Titus 1:15). iii. People who feel no guilt when they should, also need to be taught checkpoints, and then be called to repentance and held accountable for their sinful rebellion against God.

b. Why do some people feel no guilt at all when they should? i. An untrained conscience is one that has never been taught biblical truth (Leviticus 4, Romans 1:20, 2:1-15). ii. A conscience is one that is no longer affected by biblical standards (Eph. 4:17-19, I Timothy 4:1-2, Titus 1:15). iii. People who feel no guilt when they should, also need to be taught checkpoints, and then be called to repentance and held accountable for their sinful rebellion against God.

b. Why do some people feel no guilt at all when they should? i. An untrained conscience is one that has never been taught biblical truth (Leviticus 4, Romans 1:20, 2:1-15). ii. A seared conscience is one that is no longer affected by biblical standards (Eph. 4:17-19, I Timothy 4:1-2, Titus 1:15). iii. People who feel no guilt when they should, also need to be taught checkpoints, and then be called to repentance and held accountable for their sinful rebellion against God.

b. Why do some people feel no guilt at all when they should? i. An untrained conscience is one that has never been taught biblical truth (Leviticus 4, Romans 1:20, 2:1-15). ii. A seared conscience is one that is no longer affected by biblical standards (Eph. 4:17-19, I Timothy 4:1-2, Titus 1:15). iii. People who feel no guilt when they should, also need to be taught biblical checkpoints, and then be called to repentance and held accountable for their sinful rebellion against God.

There is hope for every problem in Scripture. When we respond biblically to our guilt, God promises to bless us with overflowing peace and joy.