Boulder Creek Community Church

2) Phantom Guilt – Like a person who has had a limb amputated. Phantom guilt can persist in a Xian’s life for sometime if not dealt with… where does it come from…?- A hypersensitive/weak conscious… - Unhealthy spiritual upbringing… - Unhealthy upbringing…o Don’t feel what you feel… feel what we tell you to feel!o Don’t show emotion! ** Don’t ever get angry! o Emotions not validated… You shouldn’t feel like that! o Abuse… neglect… abandonment… Phantom Guilt unchecked…. Can lead to:- Perfectionism- Workaholic - Depression- Regular outburst of anger- An inability to have close relationships- Can lead to physical illnesses! - Can lead to addictions… from drugs to food to shopping! Feeling guilty…? Ask: Is my guilt true guilt or phantom guilt…?Have I violated God’s Word…? Or…Have I not lived up to my mom’s expectations…?Have I disappointed my dad…?Have I not lived up to some expectation that’s not from God…?