Shame is a spiritual consequence of sin.

People experience shame because of:

• What they have done
• What has been done to them
• What they believe

For example, when we are wounded as children through abandonment, neglect, abuse, or simply experiencing unmet needs, we make judgments against ourselves: “I am unlovable, undesirable, worthless, dirty, defective.”  These judgments are false beliefs, and when we believe them we are shamed by them. Continue reading “Jesus Despised The Shame” »