Silent Killers: Shame Sample

What is shame? 

Shame is the tool that the devil uses to cloud our minds to make us believe that we are less that what we are. In the scripture we read today, we see that Adam and Eve were deceived by the devil and were ashamed to meet God. They did not want to see Him because they thought that they were not good enough, and they tried to cover themselves. This was when shame first entered the world. Since then, the devil has been using shame to keep us hidden and covered. 

We are all subject to feeling shame. For many of us, shame becomes the lens through which we view ourselves. Thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “I’m not pretty enough”, “I’m just not enough” cloud our self-image and ultimately effect our actions. The lie of shame causes us to hide because we’re afraid that what we think of ourselves could be true. The fact of the matter is that everyone feels this way. But as believers we know that Jesus came to redeem us from our shame. He sees our true selves, and He loves us for who we are not what we do.   

Action Step: Think of a time in the past that you felt shame. In that situation, identify the lies that you see the devil using against you. Ask the Lord to show you the truth about yourself. Write down those truths.