Bible verses about guilt and shame
What does the Bible say about guilt and shame?
The Bible does not hide our failures, but it announces a greater mercy: when we confess, God forgives and cleanses completely.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”
Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
Isaiah 1:18
““Come now, and let’s reason together,” says the LORD: “Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
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