Guilt robs the mind of peace. It continues to attack the conscience with tormenting thoughts. Guilt constantly reminds its victim of failure with shame. Guilt takes the heart captive with no hope of a better day. Guilt is a chain of bondage to the past.
Is there any way to break free from guilt? So many have tried and failed. Take your guilt to the one who can surely set you free. Jesus has the power to release you from the bondage of guilt. He is qualified, because he died for all your sins. He lives to deliver you from all guilt. Jesus said to a sinful woman, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more" (John 8:11). Jesus has no desire to condemn you. He came to die for your sins and take away your guilt.
Legalistic religion delights in condemning people to put a heavier load of guilt upon them. However, Jesus delights in setting people free from sin and guilt. Self-righteous people try to make themselves feel better by condemning others. "God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:17).
You can be guilt free. Meet God at the cross of Jesus. Believe that He suffered to die in your place, for your sins. Confess your sins to God. Receive cleansing and forgiveness through Christ. Believe the good news. You are forgiven of all your sins in Jesus Christ our Lord. You are guilt free before God in Christ alone.
