If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness<\/em>” (I John 1:9).<\/p>\nSo many want to forget their guilt, but guilt serves a purpose. It reminds you that certain actions are wrong. That reminder should keep you from repeating your mistake. It isn’t that guilt should eat you up inside because if you truly resolve to change yourself then you can look at your past and say that is how I used to be — but no longer. Guilt over the past also keeps you humble. It sometimes takes a big shake-up to get us to realize that each of us really is susceptible to sin. “The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all<\/em>” (Psalms 34:18-19).<\/p>\n\tResponse:<\/h2>\n
Thank you. I appreciate it. God bless you!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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