Dealing with Guilt Before God

Renounce sinful responses to guilt and humbly turn to God who pursues you. Luke 19:10 Jesus says “The son of man came to seek and save the lost.” Renounce the sinful responses to guilt: Pretending it doesn’t exist, Hiding From God, Blame shifting, Excuse making.

Introduction

Luke 19:10 Jesus says “The son of man came to seek and save the lost.”

Main idea: Renounce sinful responses to guilt and humbly turn to God who pursues you.

1. Renounce the sinful responses to guilt
   • Pretending it doesn’t exist
   • Hiding From God
   • Blame shifting
   • Excuse making
2. Follow God’s Remedy
   • Trust God’s Goodness (Psalm 86:5)
   • Come Humbly into His Presence
   • Admit Sin Fully
   • Appeal to God’s Solution
   • Cry out for mercy
     • Psalm 51:1-6

​There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)

Dan Jarms

Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at The Master's Seminary in Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, woodworking, and art.

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