Severe guilt feelings are real, even for blood-bought, justified, adopted Christians. From what I gather, many who experience such feelings reason in this way:
“I have sinned in a severe manner against a friend/family member and against God. This friend has forgiven me. God has forgiven me through Jesus. However, I still have guilt feelings. What can I do?”
Believers should experience real godly grief when they sin, leading to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10-12; Psalm 51:7-8). Yet, these fretful feelings of guilt or condemnation that remain after one has confessed and repented can be characterized as anxious thoughts, which the Lord tells us to put off. Thankfully, the Bible addresses this very topic and gives us a plan for change. Philippians 4:6-9 says,
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if
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