Guilt and shame are some of the heaviest burdens we carry, but God never intended for us to live under their weight. In this message, we explore how guilt says, ‘I did something bad,’ while shame says, ‘I am bad’—and how God’s truth sets us free. No matter what you've done, His grace is greater, and forgiveness is already yours!

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In your own words, how would you describe the difference between guilt and shame? Can you think of a time when you felt guilty for something you did, versus a time when you felt shame about who you are?
Adam and Eve covered themselves and hid when they felt shame. What are some modern-day "fig leaves" people use to cover their guilt and shame? How does confession to God and others help bring healing?
The enemy deceived Eve with a lie about God’s goodness. What are some lies you may have believed about yourself or God that have contributed to guilt and shame? How can we replace those lies with God’s truth?
How can we distinguish between healthy conviction that leads to repentance and unhealthy condemnation that leads to shame?
What does it look like to truly live in the freedom of God’s forgiveness? How can we remind ourselves and others of this truth daily?