Forgiveness: I Just Can’t Forgive Myself

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Sally, a Christian, laments having an abortion years ago. “I know the Lord has forgiven me, but I just can’t forgive myself.” What would you say to her?  Maybe you yourself have struggled with “self-forgiveness” and wonder how to deal with feelings of guilt. Why is self-forgiveness such an attractive notion? What, if anything, does the Bible say about it?  Robert D. Jones identifies five possible assumptions behind the longing for self-forgiveness. In the process, he pinpoints a deeper problem—and a deeper solution to ongoing guilt. By dispelling a number of misconceptions, Jones clears the path to a joyful realization of complete forgiveness in Christ.

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Forgiveness

I Just Can’t Forgive Myself

Sally, a Christian, laments having an abortion years ago. “I know the Lord has forgiven me, but I just can’t forgive myself.” What would you say to her?  Maybe you yourself have struggled with “self-forgiveness” and wonder how to deal with feelings of guilt. Why is self-forgiveness such an attractive notion? What, if anything, does the Bible say about it?  Robert D. Jones identifies five possible assumptions behind the longing for self-forgiveness. In the process, he pinpoints a deeper problem—and a deeper solution to ongoing guilt. By dispelling a number of misconceptions, Jones clears the path to a joyful realization of complete forgiveness in Christ.

About the Author

Robert D. Jones is pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Hurricane, West Virginia. He is assistant professor of biblical counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of the Resources for Changing Lives booklets Forgiveness, Angry at God?, and Bad Memories.

Other Books in the Series

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Anger: Escaping the Maze by David Powlison

Angry at God: Bring Him Your Doubts and Questions by Robert D. Jones

Bad Memories: Getting Past your Past by Robert D. Jones

Depression: The Way Up When You Are Down by Edward T. Welch

God’s Love: Better than Unconditional by David Powlison

Guidance: Have I Missed God’s Best? by James C. Petty

Homosexuality: Speaking the Truth in Love by Edward T. Welch

Just One More: When Desires Don’t Take No for an Answer by Edward T. Welch

Marriage: Whose Dream? by Paul David Tripp

Motives: Why Do I Do the Things I Do by Edward T. Welch

OCD: Freedom for the Obsessive-Compulsive by Michael R. Emlet

Pornography: Slaying the Dragon by David Powlison

Pre-Engagement: 5 Questions to Ask Yourselves by John Yenchko and David Powlison

Priorities: Mastering Time Management by James C. Petty

Procrastination: First Steps to Change by Walter Henegar

Self-Injury: When Pain Feels Good by Edward T. Welch

Sexual Sin: Combatting the Drifting and Cheating by Jeffrey S. Black

Stress: Peace amid pressure by David Powlison

Suffering: Eternity Makes a Difference by Paul David Tripp

Suicide: Understanding and Intervening by Jeffrey S. Black

Teens and Sex: How Should We Teach Them? by Paul David Tripp

Thankfulness: Even When it Hurts by Susan Lutz

Why Me? Comfort for the Victimized by David Powlison

Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace by David Powlison