DAILY TEXT, Sunday April 6, 2025, God is bigger than our heart and knows everything (1 John 3:20).

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Sunday April 6, 2025

God is bigger than our hearts and knows everything (1 John 3:20).

Excess guilt is a burden that Jehovah does not want us to carry. If we already confess the sin, repent, and are trying not to commit it again, we can be sure that Jehovah has forgiven us (Acts 3:19). Once we have taken those steps, Jehovah wants us to free ourselves from guilt because he knows that feeling this way for a long time can cause us great harm (Ps. 31:10). If we let sadness weigh us down, we may give up and abandon the race for life (2 Cor. 2:7). If you are tormented by excess guilt, focus on “the true forgiveness” that God gives (Ps. 130:4). When someone repents from the heart, Jehovah fulfills this promise: “I will remember their sin no more” (Jer. 31:34). This means that when Jehovah forgives him, he does not blame him for what he did. If you cannot now have certain responsibilities in the congregation, do not be mortified. Jehovah has already left his sins in the past...why don't you do the same? w23.08 30, 31 paras. 14, 15.

Why should we remove the burden of excess guilt?

The excess of guilt. When we sin, it is normal to feel guilty. But feeling too much guilt is a burden that Jehovah does not want us to carry, it is a weight that we must lift off our shoulders. How do we know if our feelings of guilt are excessive? If we already confess the sin, repent, and are trying not to commit it again, we can be sure that Jehovah has forgiven us (Acts 3:19). Once we have taken those steps, Jehovah wants us to free ourselves from guilt because he knows that feeling this way for a long time can cause us great harm (Ps. 31:10). If we let sadness weigh us down, we may give up and abandon the race for life (2 Cor. 2:7).

What will help you if you feel excessive guilt? (1 John 3:19, 20; see also photos).

What will help you lift that heavy burden? If you are tormented by excess guilt, focus on “the true forgiveness” that God gives (Ps. 130:4). When someone repents from the heart, Jehovah fulfills this promise: “I will remember their sin no more” (Jer. 31:34). This means that when Jehovah forgives him, he does not blame him for what he did. Sure, sin has consequences, but that does not mean that Jehovah has not forgiven him. And, if you cannot now have certain responsibilities in the congregation, do not be mortified. Jehovah has already left his sins in the past...why don't you do the same? (Read 1 John 3:19, 20).

As runners, what should we be clear about?

To receive the prize of life, we must follow this advice: “Run so that you win it” (1 Cor. 9:24). Something that will help us achieve this is to be very clear about what we should carry and what we should get rid of. In this article we have seen a few examples, but they are not the only ones. Jesus said that our hearts can become “overburdened by overeating and overdrinking and the cares of life” (Luke 21:34, note). These and other biblical texts will help us identify the changes we need to make to successfully run the race for life.

Why are we sure that we will win the race for life?

We are sure that we will win the race for life because Jehovah will give us the strength to go to the end (Is. 40:29-31). So don't slow down. Be like the apostle Paul, who gave his all to receive the prize (Phil. 3:13, 14). It is true that no one can run for you, but Jehovah is there to support you. It will help you carry your burdens and remove those you do not need (Ps. 68:19). With Jehovah at your side, you will be able to run with endurance and win the race.

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