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The Holy Spirit is always very specific when He convicts us of sin. He puts His finger on it, identifies it so we can bring it to God and receive forgiveness. Condemnation is vague, general; it leaves us feeling guilty, unworthy, but not really sure why. It does not identify a particular sin, lest we deal with it and be forgiven. In fact, the only time condemnation is specific is when it condemns us of sins we’ve already confessed.
“Godly sorrow [conviction] brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow [condemnation] brings death.”
— 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, help us discern between the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the condemnation of the enemy that we may walk in victory. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.