All of us have experienced guilt. It’s something we’re not comfortable about, and we try to hide from others, but is real nonetheless. Over time, rather than such feelings going away, they get stronger. Something inside us whispers the accusation: “How could you have done such a terrible thing?” And the idea becomes fixed in our mind: “God can’t possibly accept me after that. ”The truth of the matter is that we are being duped into believing that God is a terrible, vengeful Being, ready to condemn us to hell for the slightest thing we do wrong. Yet precisely the opposite is true.He speaks through Jesus: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11: 27-28) Guilt is more than just guilt feelings. Each of us are under condemnation at the bar of God’s judgment. There’s nothing we can do about it, and He is aware of that. The amazing truth is that God has stepped out of the judgment seat and dealt with the reality of our guilt Himself. That’s the overriding theme of the Bible.