If I’m Forgiven, How Come I Still Feel Guilty?

Sources of False Guilt

Scripture Text: John 8:44; Rev 12:10-11

February 1, 2021 By Pat Lelvis

In the fourth session, Pat seeks answers to questions.

If I’m forgiven, how come I still feel guilty? Or, since I’m forgiven, how come I still feel guilty? These questions plagued Pat and the answers take up the next three sessions. The truth is that though we live in the Kingdom of Light, we have enemies out to rob us of our joy…Satan, the world and our old nature...sources of false guilt. It takes discernment to recognize the lies and accusations of Satan.

Imagine: we have been given authority over him!

Session Four - If I’m Forgiven, How Come I Still Feel Guilty?

Discussion Questions

How helpful is it for you to distinguish between the Spirit's conviction and Satan's accusations? Had you thought of that distinction before?
What are the lies that Satan uses in your life? What are the truths that counteract them?
What is your reaction to the assertion that Satan may play a part in suicide?

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Pat Lelvis

Pat has had many "careers" including missionary to Pakistan with the World Mission Prayer League (WMPL), professor of Missions at the Lutheran Bible Institute, Personnel Director of WMPL and PNW Regional Coordinator for WMPL. She now enjoys life at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community (now known as eliseo.) Livin' Forgiven grew out of her own life experience. As Pat says, "When it comes to guilt trips, I'm a frequent flyer." Pat has traveled nationally and internationally presenting this life-changing message.

If I’m Forgiven, How Come I Still Feel Guilty?