When you sin against God, your feelings of condemnation may be rooted in sin, the accusations of others, or the awareness of God's omniscience. However, the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer is not condemnation, but conviction of sin, bringing us to accountability and making us aware of our disobedience. Jesus' death on the cross took all our judgment, condemnation, and wrath, freeing us to walk obediently before God and use our failures as tools for testimony and witness.
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