That guilty feeling

"He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.”                       Genesis 3:!0.  NLT

Guilt causes us to hide from God or from other people. Why? Because we usually know deep down that it was deliberate. Therefore, we carry a burden of condemnation around with us. But, if we have repented to God for something, then we are no longer condemned, but free. 

Romans 8:1-2:

1So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.

Did you get that? If you have repented then you are free from any charge. But there are other ways what people can do to make us feel guilty.

You may have a long term understanding with someone to do a particular job for you periodically. This arrangement is not a contract but an understanding. If you no longer wish for this to continue, it is your right to terminate this without acknowledgement. However, it may be kinder to let the person know that you are changing the arrangement for a particular reason. Now, normally, this may not cause any hardship but, if the arrange is built around a family, it may be kinder to let the person know to avoid them being hurt.

Terminating this arrangement can make you feel guilty whether you tell them or not. Whatever you do means you are in a Catch 22 - each comment will be received as a letdown. Should this bother us? Well, what would Jesus do here? Well for one thing He has business acumen, He knows how to discern things, whether right or wrong and if something is a bad deal or not. Also this arrangement is built upon reliance or trust, not a contract as mentioned earlier. What if, the shoe was on the other foot and they could no longer do it for you? Would they let you know or hide it until you mention it? The bottom line here though, is I feel Jesus would be honest and let them know instead of just dropping it on them.

And if you haven't done this, perhaps that is why you are feeling guilty. Food for thought!

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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