Types of Guilt

There are two types of guilt: biblical and false.

The first originates with the violation of a scriptural law. This is not a feeling but a reality: we have sinned and should repent.

The second, which includes feeling guilty after confessing a sin, is not based in truth or supported by the Word. This kind of guilt leads to doubt God's love and salvation, which paves the way for fear, insecurity, and inability to enjoy life. It can also open the door for physical symptoms like depression.