Guilt is actually a wonderful component of our human existence. It helps us recognize that sin is a part of our nature but we have a God who has provided for us to be forgiven. Guilt can weigh on us but the purpose is to be a warning that something is wrong and something needs to be fixed.

drPHIL talks about two types of guilt - genuine and false guilt. How has false guilt been confused in your life with genuine guilt?

Our ways of handling guilt are very different than God's ways. Our ways include shame, hiding, and blame. But God provides grace that "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

After listening please discuss by answering the questions below.

1. Is confessing to God your sins difficult for you?

2. Is trusting that God "is faithful and just" hard to embrace?

3. Do you find yourself believing that God wants to forgive but finding it hard to believe that God would forgive all your sins?