2006-12-09 00:42:34 · 17 answers · asked by wasim_khan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
NEED your guidance
2006-12-09 00:44:37 · update #1
please guide me in detail
2006-12-09 00:48:00 · update #2
i am a bit cofused
2006-12-09 01:05:22 · update #3
You should.
2006-12-09 00:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Shame is not guilt. Guilt is our inner voice telling us something in our lives or actions is inconsistent with what we know to be right or true. While it can be taken to excess, I tend to greatly distrust people who do NOT feel guilt from time to time (I wasn't very generous today, what if I'm really a selfish parent? or I should really do more within my means to help others, or I don't think I'm putting my whole heart into my job). It is typically a healthy emotion that shows we are still in tune with ourselves, and know we can improve in one area or another. It gives us goals to work towards.
Shame is a different story. Shame is feeling inadequate, unworthy, and insignificant. (I didn't get the job because I'm not good enough and I never will be, s/he left me because s/he saw that I will never be a good partner, I am ashamed of my body, etc.) Shame disempowers and leaves the person feeling as if there is something inherently bad or evil about the self, rather than encouraging a road that allows for wholeness. Shame almost always has its roots in abuse.
The only time shame might be rightfully felt is when a person deliberately harms another human being, or knowingly and unnecessarily wastes valuable resources. Even then, without a degree of ehalthy guilt that allows for recovery, shame is not a useful emotion.
2006-12-09 09:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We should never be ashamed of what God created, and that is who we truly are. On the other hand, we should be thoroughly ashamed of what we have allowed ourselves to believe and do as humans, straying so far from God that we believe the serpent and the notion that we Are as gods. To guide in detail would take time, because you need to hear thoughts that you may have never dreamed of yet.
If you are stuck in the basement, keep posting to R&S, or you can email me.
2006-12-09 09:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ezra 9:6
and prayed: "O my God, I am too ashamed and disgraced to lift up my face to you, my God, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens.
Isaiah 41:11
"All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.
Jeremiah 6:15
Are they ashamed of their loathsome conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them," says the LORD.
Jeremiah 22:22
The wind will drive all your shepherds away, and your allies will go into exile. Then you will be ashamed and disgraced because of all your wickedness.
Jeremiah 31:19
After I strayed, I repented; after I came to understand, I beat my breast. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.'
Yes--these scriptures hopefully illustrate that God wants us to be ashamed of our rebellion and distrust in him--but ashamed just enough to turn back to him! Then he wants to wipe away our shame!
For more--just do what I did here--go to biblegateway and keyword search shame. God be with you.
Genesis 2:25
The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Psalm 34:5
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
2006-12-09 08:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
when we realize that we are sinners and we put CHRIST ON THE CROSS for our sins there is shame. it is called repentance. we don't want to do that again. so we come from that point and see the sacrifice GOD made for us in giving HIS SON as an offering for our sins, AND THE OPPURTUNITY WE HAVE TO BE his children. It is a wonderful relief. and it takes study to understand better. remember by beholding we become changed. what are u beholding in your life?
2006-12-09 08:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by spotlite 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are having a problem with this, then read "Healing the Shame that binds You" by John Bradshaw.
2006-12-09 08:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by Vicki B 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If we have done something wrong when we knew better?
ABSOLUTELY. Shame is a healthy emotion. Without it we can't experience the joy and gratitude of God's grace.
2006-12-09 08:45:33 · answer #7 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure we should be ashamed of ourselves, it is very good human character .
2006-12-09 09:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by abotraka777 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Uh - what did we do?
In general you either feel shame (which means you know you did something wrong) or you don't (which means you are pretty darned sure you didn't do anything wrong)...
Just my .01
-dh
2006-12-09 08:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-12-09 08:46:00 · answer #10 · answered by Roberto 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are Human and GOd understand this, He created us.If you are doing something and feel bad about it, then repent.
2006-12-09 08:46:50 · answer #11 · answered by justmenothinelse 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋