And He never holds us at arm's length when we do sin. Conviction vs. Condemnation God does convict, but He never condemns. Conviction and condemnation are poles apart. Conviction leads to repentance. Condemnation leads to despair Conviction results in victory over sin.
Condemnation results in abject defeat.
Conviction motivates us toward God. Condemnation leaves us deflated and powerless. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Go now and leave your life of sin. Guilt and condemnation are among the greatest hindrances in our worship services.