The Debilitating Duo: Guilt and Shame in Psalm 32 - Paperback

by Roche Coleman (Author)

Is it possible to violate God's moral law without experiencing guilt and shame? Can a person silence their conscience from the strange emotions that emerge when one sin? An examination of the original design of humanity in the imago Dei suggests one cannot sin and avoid the debilitating duo. Humanity is created to live within the moral structure established by God. Therefore, a violation of the divine laws, which is sin, leads to guilt and shame. The strange emotions were innate sensation imparted to humanity to stop rebellion against the moral laws and to compel an offender to acknowledge the offense through the confession of sin. Unconfessed sin debilitates the physical and mental functions of a person created in the image of God. Guilt and shame are the strange emotions that serve as mental guardians for an individual as well as for the society in general. The duo was given as silent deterrents to immoral behaviors.

Author Biography

Roche Coleman earned a PhD in Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He serves as the Senior Pastor of Impact Church of The Woodlands, where his pastoral ministry seeks to make disciples of Jesus Christ to impact the world for time and eternity. He is President of Strength for the Journey Ministries, a daily radio broadcast on 100.7 FM. In addition, he serves as an adjunct professor for Baylor University (George W. Truett Theological Seminary) and a research associate for the Department of Theology and Religion, University of Pretoria.