What the Cross Says About Shame
Part of Cross Examine—What the Cross Says to Some Tough Issues of Life
March 31, 2022
The voice of shame is speaking louder in our culture. It says that we are a mistake; unacceptable and unlovable. How can we escape it? What does the cross say to our shame?
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Background
1 Peter is written to Christians scattered across the Greco-Roman world who faced scorn and ridicule from their surrounding culture.
What is shame?
Guilt says, “I made a mistake.” Shame says, “I am a mistake.”
Big Idea
Because of the cross of Christ, we ought to live
The key to living honorably is to keep
As you come to him … – 1 Peter 2:4
In Christ we find the greatest
In Christ we experience greater
In Christ we have a supreme
In Christ we enjoy a privilged