• Shame is a negative feeling that drives us away from God.

• Guilt is a motivating feeling that moves us towards our Savior.

Shame came with the results of the Fall• Gen. 3:6-13 (p.4)• Adam and Eve’s first reaction was shame.• God’s first action was to walk with them.

Guilt and Shame are not the same

• Shame tells us we are not valued• Guilt points to the Savior - Rom. 7: 7-17• The Law shows me where I was wrong and

my need for a Savior

My Guilt does not equal Shame

• Who will save me from this life dominated by sin and death? Rom. 7: 21-25 (p.862)

• With Jesus Christ there is no condemnation. Rom 8:1

How do we defeat Shame

• Rom 8:5• Those who are dominated by the sinful

nature, think about sinful things…• Those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit

think about things that please the Spirit…

Shame is a negative feeling that drives us away from Jesus Christ… Guilt is a motivating feeling that leads us to the Savior.

• Do you listen for how God sees your guilt?• Do you pursue his Voice?