"When we sin, guilt is the right response. Guilt is used by God to show us our need for him. Guilt is not our problem. If we all felt guilt, we would admit wrong and run to God for help. But that's not what we do.
We feel guilt for not measuring up, but then we feel shame on top of that. And shame is a different thing altogether.
Guilt says I did wrong.
Shame says I am wrong.
Guilt deals with behavior.
Shame deals with identity.
Guilt leads to repentance.
Shame leads to hiding."
Emily P Freeman Grace for the Good Girl
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