110: Conviction vs Condemnation: What's the Difference?

Last Updated on August 22, 2024 by Alicia Michelle

What’s the difference between conviction vs condemnation? How can we let God convict us of areas that need to change without feeling guilt and shame known as condemnation?

Today’s episode tackles this very important question about hearing God’s voice, being obedient to change and not living under the heaviness of guilt so we can grow closer to God.

What is the definition of conviction? What is the definition of condemnation? What does the voice of conviction and the voice of condemnation sound like, and how can we tell them apart? What is the difference between guilt and conviction?

In order to have a vibrant, growing spiritual life we really do need to understand the difference between conviction and condemnation so that we can live life to the fullest, stay close to Christ and be released from fear, regret, past mistakes and shame.

Today’s podcast gives great practical tips and Bible verses on how to tell the difference between conviction and condemnation so you can walk in freedom in Christ!

Knowing the difference between condemnation vs conviction is a question I'm asked all the time, so I can't wait to share today!

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Bible Verses Mentioned in Today's Podcast Episode

Parable of the Sheep and the Shepherd: John 10:1-16
Woman Caught in Adultery: John 8:1-11
Rich Man Who Asks Jesus How to Get to Heaven: Matthew 19:16-30

Related Podcast Episodes on Conviction vs Condemnation and Hearing God's Voice:

106: How to Hear God's Voice (5 Tips)
91: What Does It Mean to Know God?
51: How to Study the Bible (5Rs) (Receive)–Receiving God's Wisdom
52: How to See God at Work in Your Life (Recognize)

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