Rather we are great because we faithfully serve God and our fellow-man. Like a child who breaks a precious possession, we may ruin our lives by sin. The Burden of Guilt Sin Gives a Burden of Guilt. He felt guilty and ashamed. Others turn to drink, drugs, or complete moral abandon to escape the reality of their guilt.
Sin wounds our consciences and our pride.
Many people live year after year with this burden of guilt, not knowing what to do to make it right or not willing to do what they know is needed. Forgiveness Restores Our Innocence. Peter said they could have remission of their sins if they would repent and be baptized. The burden of guilt can be replaced with a beautiful sense of innocence through Jesus' blood. Hope Sin Causes Fear, Grief, and Hopelessness.