From the Cross: Shame
by David Chadwick
Shame is the negative feeling of worthlessness. It fuels thoughts like, "I am of no value. I am worthless. I am a bad person. I will never amount to anything."
First, let's take note of the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt, yesterday's topic, believes, "I have done something wrong." Shame believes, "I AM wrong." If guilt wants to plague you because of your actions, shame wants to destroy your entire identity. You could even think of it like this: guilt provides the building blocks with which shame can build the house.
Once you find yourself living in shame, you will…
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