Guilt
isn't a feeling. We are guilty when we do wrong. Guilt is a position that
reflects wrongdoing. Often, feelings come with it. It's sad when they don't.
If
we speed, we are guilty. We're not guilty when we get caught; we are guilty
when we break the speed limit law. OFTEN, getting caught makes us feel bad
because someone has held us accountable for what we were already doing wrong.
"All
have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
ALL
have sinned. I'm talking about ME, too! We have sinned. Many of us hear someone
pointing out our sin, and we don't like it. We're already guilty; we just don't
want to face it. Remember, guilt is not the feeling; guilt is the result of
wrongdoing!
So,
how do we remove feelings associated with guilt? We clear the record. We right
the wrong. If it's a ticket, we pay the fine. If we've wronged someone, we
repent, apologize and make amends.
The
problem we face in our moral guilt is that we do not have it within us to pay
the debt. We're not capable; we don't have the currency to pay the debt. That's
why we need Jesus. He pays the debt! He HAS PAID the debt! WOOOOOO HOOOOO! When
the devil throws my guilt in my face, I throw Jesus's payment in his. That's
what's up.
But,
hear me now, we're not going to get rid of the feelings till things are made
right. Jesus has paid; we must trust His payment and continue to trust it.
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