Guilt

Book excerpt: Guilt: Living Guilt-Free Do you feel free, unburdened by sin and guilt? Or are you still dealing with guilt? Still dealing with shame? Are you living life with a master list of "Do's and Don'ts" in your heart? When your faith produces false guilt and shame rather than reduce guilt, then you may have adopted a wrong perspective of God, thinking he expects you to be a perfectionist. This Christian book, Guilt, by June Hunt shows how to trade the burden of guilt and sin for the freedom found in God's truth and light. The more you know the true characteristics of God—love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness—the less "false" guilt and shame you will experience in relation to your own sin. There are all types of guilt; from the normal expression you feel when you actually are at fault to false guilt related to self-condemnation and unmet expectations. This Christian book explains the characteristics of false guilt, the negative mindsets that come from false guilt, the sources of false guilt, the physical symptoms of unresolved guilt, and the difference between guilt-ridden reactions to criticism and guilt-free responses. It also walks you through how to let go of guilt and accept God's freedom—for good. In the section titled, "Steps to Solution," June Hunt gives you practical advice on how to: Set and reach new target goals (new priorities, purpose, and plan)Distinguish true guilt from false accusationsRecognize Satan's liesForgive yourself and accept forgivenessLive a guilt-free life God uses guilt to get our attention, but he never designed guilt to distress us forever. Learn how to identify true guilt that can lead us into healthy growth from false guilt that burdens us with shame. God set you free-learn how to live in the freedom he promises you!