My Time With Jesus Tuesday

Guilt

1 John 1:9, If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Guilt is defined as the fact of having committed a breach of conduct, especially violating the law and involving a penalty.

From the time we were old enough to remember, we have been acquainted with guilt. Even before we knew what guilt was, we unconsciously followed the rules and most of us learned that if we did not listen to our parents, there were consequences. In my day, it was spanking. Spanking got your attention like nothing else did. The thing that made you do what you were told was fear of a spanking.

Luke 15:7, I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in Heaven over one sinner who repents then over 99 just persons who need no repentance.

As we got older, we began to form a conscience. Now most of us felt bad when we did something wrong. We also found that many times the degree or violation usually determined the degree of punishment. School, however and it’s discipline was different. The people passing out the punishment didn’t love you as your parents did. They followed a set of guidelines for crime and punishment, no excuses, No partiality.

When we became adults, things got even tougher. You could be reminded daily by your boss or co-workers you didn’t measure up. Guilt really came into the picture at that point. You could be made to feel inadequate everywhere you went, only this time you punished yourself. Anxiety, stress, depression, all were among the penalties you gave yourself. At times you could feel so inferior when you thought about what you did or did not do or you were supposed to do, that it ruined your life, your family, and anything you touched. This of course would be an extreme case.

 Unfortunately, some Churches were preaching condemnation. You don’t pray enough; you don’t dress right, your hair is too long, too short, and so on, all man made rules. You are even guilt ridden in church. You’ll go to hell if you don’t shape up you rotten sinner.

One day you find Jesus. You learn about how much He loves you, you learned that he died on the cross to save all men, even rotten, no good people like us. You accept Him as your savior and condemnations cease to exist. You are saved by grace, this time someone else ( The Lord Jesus Christ) gave ultimate hope and forgiveness for your life of screw ups. You are now a child of God destined to spend eternity with Him.

2 Corinthians 7:10, For Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to Salvation, not to be regretted, but the sorrow of the world produces death.

After all of this, along comes satan. He isn’t happy. He hates Jesus and wants you back. He tempts you to sin, and try’s to plant doubt about your salvation in your heart. You begin to believe him, maybe go along with the temptations. But now your heart feels guilty, so you repent, and your loving Father takes you back, and your guilt is put to rest. Now your conscience is your guide. I think the best advice I ever heard was follow the peace in your heart and you won’t go wrong. God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord! 

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I believe you suffered and died on the cross and rose again from the dead in order for me to have my sins forgiven and the opportunity of salvation. Please forgive all of my sins and come into my heart as my personal savior, I want to serve only you. 

Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. 

Praise The Lord!