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Your Question:
Can I still be a good person even when I've made mistakes and hurt others?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with guilt and shame over past mistakes. But I believe that it's possible to be a good person even when we've made mistakes and hurt others. In fact, I think it's a sign of growth and maturity when we can acknowledge our flaws and take responsibility for them. As the saying goes, "Hurt people hurt people," and it's only by acknowledging our own woundedness that we can begin to heal and move forward. I don't believe that we have to be perfect to be good. In fact, I think that it's often our imperfections and mistakes that teach us the most about ourselves and about God. As the Bible says, "We are all sinners, and all fall short of God's glory" (Romans 3:23). But it's not about being perfect; it's about being willing to learn from our mistakes and grow as a result. And I believe that it's possible to be a good person even when we've made mistakes, as long as we're willing to take responsibility for them and work to make things right. As a Christian, I believe that God is able to take even our mistakes and use them for good. In fact, I think that's one of the most beautiful things about God's character: He can take our brokenness and use it to make us stronger and more like Himself. So, even when we've made mistakes and hurt others, I believe that it's possible to be a good person and to grow as a result of those mistakes. It's not about being perfect; it's about being willing to learn and grow, and to trust in God's ability to use even our mistakes for good.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
mere christianity
c s lewis
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
why does god allow evil
clay jones
god freedom evil
alvin plantinga
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
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