1. How to have victory over guilt
Psalm 38:1-14

2. Three possible causes of guilt
Conscience
Culture
Conviction

3. A Description of Guilt Defined
A sense of having done wrong or having committed and offense
A painful feeling of self condemnation
Categories
Good guilt
Bad Guilt
False Guilt
True Guilt

4. The Consequences of Guilt
Fear of rejection by God
Feel that God’s judgment could be imminent
Feel a sense of self-punishment
Experience a hindered prayer life
Experience depression
Feel unwarranted shame
Miss God’s direction

5. The Release from Guilt Face the guilt feelings honestly
Identify the cause of the guilty feelings
Confession and repentance
Choose to accept God’s full forgiveness based on the cross, not our feelings
Recognize that receiving forgiveness doesn’t mean there won’t be repercussions.