Genesis 42: 13-23, 42:31 NLT
The brothers of Joseph were caught up in guilt and condemnation as a result of what they had done to Joseph in the past. It was so bad to the point that they related instances of trouble as a consequence of what they had done to Joseph. Even 12 years after the first incident.
This is how guilt, condemnation, and shame can be a huge weight in someone’s life. It can prevent you from making progress because of the weight one is carrying in the mind. As the mind is never at ease.
We also sometimes confuse accountability with condemnation, i.e., “I or we deserve” this to happen, so our minds are expecting such a consequence, but that shouldn’t be the case. Does anyone deserve Jesus dying on the cross for our sins? God is so merciful that He forgives our sins.
Condemnation is the Devil’s strategy against us to slow us down and ultimately bring us down. It is not from God. God does not condemn us.
“There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).”
We will continue tomorrow, discussing the difference between conviction and condemnation and what to do when you feel condemned.
𝙅𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙨 is a short clip intended to grow and equip us in our trust walk with God. The current focus is on our personal processes with God, where we learn to trust and submit to His will. We are all on a process with God - no one is an expert on it, so it is important that we lean in and learn from the Holy Spirit. So I am grateful that every episode is inspired by the Holy Spirit. I am so grateful to be used as a vessel for this purpose. I encourage you to learn with me.
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