Shame Off You!

I had a conversation with a guy in the street who had served decades in prison for a double homicide he’d committed in his youth. He believes in Jesus but is still very wracked with guilt and shame. I shared with him the best I could about the freedom that Jesus brings and the next time I had an opportunity to preach in the Tenderloin during one of our street services I gave this message called: “Shame OFF You!” Here’s the gist of it in its sort of raw and street-preachy, first person form, done at my kitchen table.

Keep in mind the issues and illustrations I gave were for drug addicts, alcoholics, dealers, and all manner of people on the street. You might not have sinned the same sins of those sinners, but you’re still a sinner and the shame of anyone’s sin is still quite sticky and needs to be unstuck from our consciences. If you struggle with shame I hope this simple message helps you get free.

You can find the written form of this message at: http://musingthemysteries.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/shame-off-you/