More than any other world religion, Christianity teaches, preaches, veritably shouts forgiveness.
Yes, some of our preachers dwell too long on guilt, and consequently many see Christianity as primarily a religion of guilt. That is unfortunate, for a Christianity obsessed with guilt is not Christianity.
Christianity is a faith whose central focus is not guilt, but grace, redemption, healing, forgiveness, and mercy…
Doctors study medicine not so they can go around telling people they are sick, but so they can heal those who are sick, and healing can’t start until patients are willing to admit they are sick.
So it is with Christianity. My goal is not to accuse you of being, or even to tell that you that, you are sick, but to offer you the medicine that makes you well. Yes, we’re all sinners, and yes, this is a serious issue, but God is a God of grace and mercy.”
Adam Hamilton
Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go