Bobby McDonald - Don’t Make Decisions Based On Guilt

Bobby McDonaldMarch 21, 201815mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Don’t Make Decisions Based On Guilt Date: 03-18-2018 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The central message is to avoid making life decisions based on guilt, distinguishing it from the gentle conviction of the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires drawing near to God with a sincere heart and full assurance of faith, which means recognizing that sin's guilt has been fully addressed by Christ's sacrifice. When we feel guilt, it hinders our ability to approach God freely.

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Drawing near to God with a clean conscienceThe speaker opens by reading from Hebrews to emphasize approaching God with a sincere heart and a conscience sprinkled clean from evil.Hebrews 10:22

Making decisions without fear or guiltJust as decisions should not be made in blind fear because of God's loving hand, Christians should also not be driven or led by guilt.

Distinguishing guilt from the Holy Spirit's convictionGuilt tells a person they are bad period with no future, whereas the conviction of the Holy Spirit comes with hope, gentleness, and a path forward.

Cleansing the conscience to serve the living GodScripture shows how the blood of Christ cleanses our conscience from dead works so we can draw near to God and serve Him without a heavy burden.Hebrews 9:14

The warning of Judas and consuming self-focusJudas felt immense guilt and remorse after betraying innocent blood, but his guilt alone did not save him because he missed the mercy and smile of God.

Guilt as self-absorptionObsessing over personal guilt often revolves entirely around self and pride rather than looking upward to God's great supply of mercy.

God's compassionate eyes in the midst of sinEven when we stumble, God looks at us with mercy and compassion, much like a parent looking at a child sick with the flu.

Being led by God's smile instead of a whipThe speaker concludes by asking if listeners are driven by condemnation, urging them to leave guilt behind and let God's smile lead them forward.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Drawing near to God with a clean conscienceThe speaker opens by reading from Hebrews to emphasize approaching God with a sincere heart and a conscience sprinkled clean from evil.Hebrews 10:22

Making decisions without fear or guiltJust as decisions should not be made in blind fear because of God's loving hand, Christians should also not be driven or led by guilt.

The warning of Judas and consuming self-focusJudas felt immense guilt and remorse after betraying innocent blood, but his guilt alone did not save him because he missed the mercy and smile of God.

Guilt as self-absorptionObsessing over personal guilt often revolves entirely around self and pride rather than looking upward to God's great supply of mercy.

God's compassionate eyes in the midst of sinEven when we stumble, God looks at us with mercy and compassion, much like a parent looking at a child sick with the flu.

Being led by God's smile instead of a whipThe speaker concludes by asking if listeners are driven by condemnation, urging them to leave guilt behind and let God's smile lead them forward.

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