The Crossway Podcast If I Believe Jesus Has Forgiven My Sins, Why Do I Still Feel Guilty? (Lydia Brownback)
Apr 23, 2025
Lydia Brownback, a speaker and author known for her book 'Flourish', takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey through the complexities of guilt and self-condemnation. She explores why feelings of guilt can linger even after seeking forgiveness, particularly examining societal pressures on women. Brownback urges a shift in focus towards Christ's grace, declaring that true freedom means embracing the love of the gospel. Her insights challenge us to confront our perceptions of sin and embrace the liberating power of divine forgiveness.
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Guilt Persists Despite Forgiveness
- Feeling guilty can persist even after forgiveness because memories and their effects linger.
- Forgiveness erases condemnation, but it doesn't erase memory or consequence.
Roots of Self-Condemnation
- Many feel condemned due to internalized critical words and beliefs.
- Childhood wounds and unrealistic self-standards fuel self-condemnation more than actual sin.
Focus on Christ, Not Self
- Distinguish between biblical sin and personal failures mislabeled as sin.
- Shift focus from self-criticism to seeing Christ's all-encompassing forgiveness.
