This week on Table Talk, Chel and Jan discuss freedom from shame.

Shame binds us, afflicts us and even controls us, but God offers freedom from shame. On this episode we search the Bible for answers and explore practical ways we can receive freedom from our shame.

Where have you experienced shame? What was at the root of your shame? –a lie you believed about yourself? What was your lie?

How do you have freedom? Come to Christ–stop hiding from God, confess bitterness, weep, receive His love and rest in Him. Ask Him who you really are. Rebuke the lies–listen to the voice of Truth, and receive the comfort of His Spirit.

What does the Bible say about the LIES you believe? 

LIE: Fear

TRUTH: There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.1 John 4:18

Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6-7

LIE: God isn’t safe

TRUTH: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 1 John 1:5

LIE: God left me.

TRUTH: It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deut 31:8

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deut 31:6

LIE: God doesn’t care.

TRUTH: Christ will judge the world in righteousness. Acts 17:3

LIE: I’m disgusting/it’s my fault.

TRUTH: I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works. Psalm 139:14

God created man in his own image; in the image of God He created him, male and female. Genesis 1:27

LIE: I’ll never get over this.

TRUTH: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:

Promises for you — A heaven where this doesn’t exist –abusers aren’t in heaven. You will be a mighty instrument of redemption for others.

SOUNDBITES

All shame is rooted in a lie. That lie could be different for everybody.

Shame has no obvious cause.

Surround yourself by people you can trust.

Battle you continue to face.

Can have shame because of physical abuse –what was done to you.

Can have shame because of verbal abuse –what was said to you.

All shame is rooted in a lie.

We put on different masks –put on a mask of shame.

God has freed us from shame.

Enjoy the identity that God has given us and not one rooted in shame.

Philippians 4:6-7

You can put yourself to shame by your own thoughts. Can be rooted in insecurities.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.— Galatians 5:1

Shame is slavery. It binds you, it holds you back.

Hold tight to the promise that Christ has set us free. Look towards the Lord for his perfection in us and in his calling.

TABLE QUESTIONS

What kinds of things do peoplehave shameover?

Is there anything you are carrying shameover right now?

How is your shame impacting you or affecting your relationships?

What would your life look like if you didn’t carry your shame anymore?

What lies are at the bottom of your shame?

What scripture do you need to cling to the help you have freedom fromthe lies?

What is the next step you need to take to gain freedom from your shame?

What have you learned that might help you understand people who live with shame better?

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