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Your Question:
Why do I feel so guilty about not being able to pay my bills?
Answer:
The weight of guilt can be crushing, can't it? As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of guilt and shame over their financial situations. But I believe the root of this guilt is not just about not being able to pay bills, but about the underlying values and principles that guide our financial decisions. In our society, we're often encouraged to prioritize instant gratification and self-entitlement. We expect to get what we want, when we want it, and feel entitled to it. But as Christians, we're called to a different way of living. We're called to live with integrity, to prioritize our responsibilities, and to seek to honor God in all our financial decisions. When we fail to do so, we can feel guilty and ashamed. But guilt is not always a healthy or productive emotion. Sometimes, it's a sign that we're trying to live up to unrealistic expectations or trying to earn our own righteousness. As Christians, we need to recognize that our worth and value come from God, not from our financial situation. We need to seek to understand the root of our guilt and shame, and to seek forgiveness and guidance from God. As it says in Matthew 6:12, "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Let's seek to live with freedom and integrity, rather than being bound by guilt and shame.
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proverbs
lindsay wilson
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
christian theology
millard erickson
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
mere christianity
c s lewis
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
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