The Bullet of Forgiveness: Relative Guilt?
The cry today of many so-called “scholars” is that guilt feelings exist but guilt itself is only in the imagination. Generally speaking, conventional psychiatrists, psychologists, educators and an increasing number of religious leaders do not admit to the existence of true guilt. (True guilt and false guilt should be differentiated but we will consider that for a future post.)
The popular teaching today is that everything is relative and there are no absolutes. Humanity and our wishes, feelings and wisdom are exalted above the revelation and commandments of God. Moral principles are regarded as merely relative and convenient for our culture and not relevant to how a man should behave.
Illustration: I recall a young and aggressive business man telling me, “You can’t be completely honest in today’s business world and survive. You’ve got to get to your competition and your customers before they get to you.”
That’s relativism. And it’s a lie! Breaking the law of man is called a crime. Breaking the law of God is called a sin. A price must be paid for both.
I am absolutely convinced that all of you reading this article today (as well as the one writing it) are victims … either consciously or unconsciously … of that one awesome reality that crushes joy, reduces meaning and creates despair … guilt!
Only God can remove true guilt. Read Psalm 103, admit your need of God’s forgiveness and get a head start!
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