2. God’s Spirit stimulates our spiritual senses by telling us the truth about our sin. We call it guilt. Guilt is a reminder that we are moral beings accountable to God. “A saint is just a sinner that is more repentant than most of us” (Benedict Groeshel).

3. “Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to” (Mark Twain). “The sacrifices of God are a broken Spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise” (Psalm 51:17). “The sacrifices of God are a broken Spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise” (Psalm 51:17).

4. “Guilt is the early warning sign of danger, the first rumor of something wrong.” (Philip Yancey) God’s Spirit uses guilt to move us toward the restoration of relationships between God and others that would otherwise be ignored and broken.

5. Sin Change Conviction God’s Grace False Guilt “When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment” (John 16:8). The Cancer The Cure The Spirit’s Gift of Guilt Joy and Peace Depression Psalm 51

6. What does God’s Spirit want me to do? Listen and be sensitive to his voice. Agree with Him about your sin. Confess and forsake your sin. Accept His healing grace and move forward. Experience the joy and peace that only He can give. Listen and be sensitive to his voice. Agree with Him about your sin. Confess and forsake your sin. Accept His healing grace and move forward. Experience the joy and peace that only He can give.