Condemnation is not the same as conviction. Conviction is a sweet gift that leads to repentance and freedom. Condemnation is the demonic counterfeit to conviction and brings a burden (Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 7:10).
Conviction
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Condemnation
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Source
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Focal point
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The Cross
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Myself
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Goal
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Victory
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Defeat
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Based on
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Grace
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Law (Legalism)
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Enters through
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Your spirit / heart
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Your mind or emotions only
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Produces
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Spirit-led prayer of Godly repentance
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Soulish prayer, carnal response
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Results
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Forgiveness
Freedom
Gratitude
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Guilt
Burden
Shame
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Ask the Lord to distinguish between the condemnation of the accuser and His work of thorough, holy conviction that brings freedom. Genuine confession and repentance brings freedom and gratitude for God’s mercies.
If you find yourself burdened with condemnation, the accuser of the brethren is the source. If you agonize over the same sins that have already been forgiven by the blood of the Lamb, reject the accuser’s lying voice.
Read Colossians 2:13-15 aloud to declare that you are cleared and pardoned by the Judge of Righteousness.
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