Self-Condemnation?

Posted on May 27, 2008 
Filed Under Photo, Life, Spiritual Life, Dr. Dobson's Broadcast

I grew up in a tradition that recognized the importance of feeling guilt over one’s sinfulness. And I’ve been around some folks who emply guilt as a motivator (it can be a very effective factor!).

For many years, though, I’ve embraced grace as an operative in my life. God’s grace, His beautiful grace, covers my failures. Because he has forgiven me of my sins, I think I approach my shortcomings in a realistic and appropriate manner.

Unfortunately, for some people there is just no way on earth they could forgive themselves for what they did - or what they didn’t do. The pain of that failure is to great, the memory too vivid, the guilt too overwhelming.

Is that you? Do you struggle with letting go of the past and moving on with life? Are there things in your life for which you cannot forgive yourself?

Here’s what one expert says about feeling unforgiveable.

And here’s the conversation with Dr. Dobson about getting past self-condemnation.

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