“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus….” Romans 8:1
Sometimes we think we have to pay God back for our mistakes and sins, and we try to do it by being discouraged to show Him that we’re sorry, that we’re remorseful.
True, there should be genuine remorse when we do something wrong.
The point is that once we ask God for forgiveness, we don’t have to pay Him back.
The price has already been paid on the cross.
But when we live feeling guilty, we’re saying, in effect, the sacrifice Christ made wasn’t enough.
We’re saying, “Let us add something to it. Let me do my part by paying some kind of penalty for the wrongs we’ve done.”
Living under guilt and condemnation doesn’t bring any honour to God.
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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