How can we avoid feeling ashamed? - Ashamed - TouchPoints

Psalm 25:2-3I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

Psalm 25:20Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.

Psalm 31:17Don’t let me be disgraced, O Lord, for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave.

Psalm 34:5Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

We can avoid feeling ashamed by obeying God and doing what is right. Thoughts, motives, and actions that are sinful and hurtful to others can lead to feelings of shame. When feeling shame for our real guilt, we should call out to God to help us live with integrity.

2 Timothy 1:12That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.

We should not be ashamed of our actions when we are suffering for following Christ and living his way.

Psalm 119:6Then I will not be disgraced when I compare my life with your commands.

Psalm 119:78, 80Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments . . . May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.

We can avoid feeling ashamed by being obedient to God. Obedience helps us avoid the sinful behavior that leads to shame.

2 Timothy 2:15Work hard so God can approve you. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.

We can avoid feeling ashamed by being diligent. Hard work brings tangible accomplishments that help us avoid needless shame.

1 John 2:28Now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.

Our daily lives should reflect our relationship with Christ. A strong fellowship with Christ leaves little place for needless shame.

Isaiah 49:23Kings and queens will serve you and care for all your needs. They will bow to the earth before you and lick the dust from your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Those who trust in me will never be put to shame.”

We can avoid feeling ashamed by waiting on the Lord, remembering that he is in control and that he has a plan for our lives. God will ultimately honor those who are faithful to him.