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DAN THE CHILD OF GOD: November 11

Understanding Guilt

John 8:1-11

Guilt over doing something that violates the conscience is a normal emotion. However, living under a cloud of remorse for no discernible reason is not. The Lord designed feelings of culpability and regret to serve as a reminder that a person has done wrong and needs to repent. But Satan twists those emotions to imprison men and women: those living in shame are uncertain of God's love and often lack self-confidence.

Good guilt--the Lord's effective tool for prompting repentance--is a gift that helps us find the right path. However, the Devil encourages false guilt, which involves taking responsibility for things outside our control and then suffering self-condemnation for not changing the outcome. This unhealthy type of guilt is also a widespread problem for those in legalistic churches or lifestyles--certain behaviors or thoughts are labeled as wrong, and then people feel ashamed for doing or thinking those things.

Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth. Trust is nearly impossible because they are waiting for God's judgment to rain down. Their guilt even colors how they see themselves: rather than saying, "My action is wrong," they say, "I am bad."

Jesus did not come to accuse or condemn us. Christ restored our souls and made us righteous before God so that our guilt is removed. If our Savior forgave the woman caught in an adulterous relationship, just imagine how ready He is to take your shame away too (John 8:11).from Dr. Charles Stanley,The Art of Thanksgiving

With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done, and proclaim that His name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.’ - Isaiah 12:3-5
The Bible has a lot to say to us about being thankful. Here are nine reasons you can give thanks today.

1. God is deserving of our thanks. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (This verse can be found throughout the scriptures.)

2. Thankfulness is a great witness. Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 1 Chronicles 16:8

3. In the midst of your struggles and pain, God is with you. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:7

4. Give thanks because God is for you, He remains faithful even when you falter. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. (found four times in Psalm 107).

5. It's a command. And he (Jesus) took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19

6. Thanksgiving shows that you know to whom you belong and builds character. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Th 5:18

7. Give thanks because God uses broken vessels like us to do his work.
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 2 Corinthians 2:14

8. Give thanks because you have a Savior.
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15

9. Give thanks because not only has your debt been paid, you can now live with hope, love, and faith. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57- Steve Arterburn
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