Question 1

How do I get free from shame?

Accepted Answer

Shame is different from guilt. Guilt says "I did something bad." Shame says "I am bad." The Bible knows that voice — Adam and Eve hide; David tries to bury what he did; Peter weeps after denying Jesus. The whole arc of scripture is God walking toward people who are hiding and saying "where are you?" — not to expose them, but to bring them out.

Question 2

Why do I still feel shame even after being forgiven?

Accepted Answer

Shame is different from guilt. Guilt says "I did something bad." Shame says "I am bad." The Bible knows that voice — Adam and Eve hide; David tries to bury what he did; Peter weeps after denying Jesus. The whole arc of scripture is God walking toward people who are hiding and saying "where are you?" — not to expose them, but to bring them out.

Question 3

What's the difference between shame and guilt?

Accepted Answer

Shame is different from guilt. Guilt says "I did something bad." Shame says "I am bad." The Bible knows that voice — Adam and Eve hide; David tries to bury what he did; Peter weeps after denying Jesus. The whole arc of scripture is God walking toward people who are hiding and saying "where are you?" — not to expose them, but to bring them out.

Question 4

Does God see the things I'm most ashamed of?

Accepted Answer

Shame is different from guilt. Guilt says "I did something bad." Shame says "I am bad." The Bible knows that voice — Adam and Eve hide; David tries to bury what he did; Peter weeps after denying Jesus. The whole arc of scripture is God walking toward people who are hiding and saying "where are you?" — not to expose them, but to bring them out.

The voice that says you're the problem.

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