In 1st John 1:9 it says If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness , King James Version, why when you say that pray for him to forgive your sins but why do you still feel guilt
2007-11-24 13:05:42 · 8 answers · asked by GLT07 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Personally, I don't feel guilt because I never make a plan to disobey God and commit a sin so when I do commit a sin it's a slip into sin and not a walk in the path of sin.
I would guess that people who do feel guilty after confession feel that way either because they sinned intentionally or because they feel like the have "let God down" or because they have trouble forgiving themselves.
The worse case scenario would be they feel guilt because they feel sorry about the worldly consequences instead of because they have sinned against God.
2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
2007-11-24 13:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you put a nail in a board every time you sinned, then later pulled one out for everytime you did something good, there would still be holes in the board.
Sin has consequences. Guilt is a residual consequence of sin. However, the guilt should not last too long, if you have repented of the sin.
To feel guilt is normal. We should feel remorse over any wrongdoing. But, knowing that we are forgiven should bring us to a point where we don't "beat ourself up" about it. After all, if God has released us from the offense, we should be able to release ourselves from the offense.
To feel bad about something we did wrong is OK. We should just not "live" in that guilt, but move on in the grace God extends toward us.
2007-11-24 13:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question and I would be remiss if I didn't answer it with a scripture.
Rom:8:7: Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
The battle is in the mind. That is why we are told to renew our minds. Our minds don't want to accept that the Word has done exactly what it says but it is true nonetheless. We are further instructed to put on the armor of God and stand against the work of the enemy.
2007-11-24 13:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by Free Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read a little farther
The purpose of this book 1 John was to encourage people that they are genuinely saved. Even if your heart condemns you, God is greater than your heart. You need to learn to relax and be secure in your salvation. This is the milk of the Word. Spiritual Growth and learning to Glorify God is the meat of the Word. 1 John is like a good discipleship book.
I Jn 4:17-18
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
(KJV)
2007-11-24 13:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by realchurchhistorian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a difficult question, but I think that part of it is that, while God forgives you completely, that doesn't change the direct consequences. for example, if you murdered someone, God will forgive you if you repent. but the person is still dead, and it is your fault.
guilt can be a very good thing though, in that it can stop you from messing up again in the future.
2007-11-24 13:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by tutler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because unlike God, we can't let go.
2007-11-24 13:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sister blue eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you know you did wrong
2007-11-24 13:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by Des 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's you... not God. Take him at his word and let it go.
2007-11-24 13:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋