The Guilty Party

The dictionary provides one definition of guilt as “regretful realization of having done something wrong.” Matthew 12:7 (MSG) tells all us what how guilt can root itself in our hearts. “…a flexible heart [opposed] to an inflexible ritual…”

I believe self-improvement is a wonderful thing we all should strive for in our lives. Self-hatred and guilt (over someone’s opinion of you) are lies from the Father of Lies (Satan). Your Heavenly Father wants you to appreciate all the wonderful things that He gave you as His unique creation.

In my life I’ve discovered that excessive guilt weighs me down emotionally, and causes me not to accomplish all that I was intended to do. I believe writing the blog you are now reading was something God has always wanted me to do. I find purpose in it.

If my posts become guilt trips instead of a being an intended route to encouragement, will you please let me know at robert3chis@gmail.com. For emotional stability, we all eventually need to come to terms with who we are (and our material goods) as given in Philippians 4:11 (ISV).

“I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.”

If some well-meaning person (even me) has convictions that place you in emotional bondage, need I tell you who that comes from? That deception comes from the Father of Lies (Satan), and not your loving Heavenly Father, who only wants the best for you.

This is unless you have done something wrong (per your God conscience) that you should feel remorse about. In this case, obey the voice of your Heavenly Father, and make the situation right.

The Bible is a solid resource to use when coming to terms with your faith system. (2 Timothy 2:15). When you know what you believe other well-meaning individuals will be unable to pile the guilt on you if you just say “no more.”

When you are standing firmly in your unique beliefs about the Creator of the universe (that you have developed through your own scriptural research), you’ll find that you may agree with the chorus of Gloria Estefan’s song “Coming Out of the Dark” (and God has been waiting patiently for your return to him):

Coming out of the dark, I finally see the light now
It's shining on me
Coming out of the dark I know the love that saved me
You're sharing with me

Like some human beings, the Almighty will not embarrass you the first time you get it wrong. He is slow to anger and abundant in all the mercy you need. (Psalms 103:8, Isaiah 50:7, 54:7) Your Heavenly Father will honor all the effort that you have put into becoming one of His most honest, truthful ambassadors.

He has orchestrated every detail in your life (including your challenge of faith) to become something valuable (and precious) in everything we do. (Romans 8:28)