"The Truth Will Set You Free" - Jesus Powerful Message For Anyone Struggling With Guilt or Shame
What is the truth about guilt and shame for believers in Jesus?
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
Romans 8:1 (TPT)
So now the case is closed. There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One.
Guilt and Shame are Satan’s Strategy to Separate You From God
Everyone Hears The Voice of Condemnation
Even mature Christians who live wholeheartedly for Jesus hear that voice. Satan is the accuser. It’s his voice you are hearing. Ignore Him. He is a liar.
Father God never talks to His children like that. Never!!
Jesus paid a terrible price to set you free from the crippling wounds of condemnation, guilt, and shame. Don’t go back into Satan’s pit!
Romans 8:1-2 (NLT)
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
When God Looks at You, What Does He See?
God sees you through Jesus’ performance, not yours.
Hebrews 10:12, 14 (NLT)
But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. … For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.
When God looks at you, he sees you through Jesus’ sacrifice. Jesus’ blood “forever made perfect those who are being made holy.”
Galatians 3:27 says, “for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.”
By faith you have “put on Christ.” When God looks at you, he sees Jesus’ performance, not yours. Christ’s blood covering you, making you holy, making you perfect.
Your daily performance has nothing to do with that. Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all time. His forgiveness is continuous, never-ending.
You need to know that so you won’t let condemnation keep you from running to God when you fail, when you need Him most.
Activation
Galatians 5:1 (NLT)
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free….
1 John 3:20-22 (NLT)
Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything. Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
Pray and Declare This with me:
Father, I accept your invitation to boldly approach Your throne of grace as a much-loved son or Daughter.
Sin has no hold on me. My faith in Jesus set me free.
I am free from guilt and shame and every aspect of the law and legalism.
I live in Jesus’ gift of forgiveness and grace.
I will not live by feelings. I will not listen to voices of condemnation – including my own.
I will not go back into captivity.
I will live in Your love and acceptance.
Jesus’ love for me is steadier than my heartbeat; it never changes, no matter what I do. I am free from condemnation, guilt, and shame! Forever!
In Jesus’ precious name. Amen