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Your Question:
What's the right thing to do when I'm feeling guilty?
Answer:
As someone who serves as a pastor in a local evangelical church, I've seen firsthand the impact of guilt on individuals. Guilt is a gift from God, a sign that He's working in our lives, giving us the grace to see our sin and change. It's a natural response to sin, and it's what should happen when we disobey God's law. However, it's also important to distinguish between true guilt and false guilt. False guilt is culturally imposed, and it's not necessarily a reflection of our relationship with God. Instead of carrying burdens of guilt that have nothing to do with God, we should be focusing on our relationship with Him. When we confess our sins to God, He forgives us and takes away our guilt. This is what the Bible says in Psalm 32:5, "Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord—and you forgave the guilt of my sin.'" If we're feeling guilty, it's often because we need to confess our sin to God. This is a liberating experience, as it frees us from the burden of guilt and allows us to live in the light of God's forgiveness. When we feel guilty, we should take it as an opportunity to examine our hearts and confess our sins to God. This is what it means to live a life of transparency and accountability before God. By confessing our sins and seeking forgiveness, we can experience the freedom and peace that comes from living in a right relationship with God.
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