Boulder Creek Community Church

Shame – comes on the heals of guilt. ** Example of Guilt and Shame at work – you blow it… tell a lie! You feel bad about doing something wrong… but deeper than that… you feel ashamed! You did something you despise in others… you thought you were better than that! You thought you were more courageous than that! Opposite of guilt… innocence! Opposite of shame… Glory! (Significance… value… worth)Wrong being… Who am I…? What names me…? Whose approval really matters…? Have I tried to build my identity on the wrong things…? - being a mom - being the best employee- having someone’s approval- being successful Shame is accompanied by - strong feelings of inadequacy… - Uncertainty as to where you fit in…- a fear of failure… - inability or unwillingness to take risks… or - over shyness… Key: When we violate God’s standard…Out of love, He brings a deep sense of conviction… but never condemnation! Romans 8:1 – There is no condemnation for those who are IN Christ Jesus! 1 John 3:20 – 20 If our hearts condemn us, we