This leads us to ponder the nature of guilt itself. What exactly is guilt? Is it a part of God’s design to foster growth and improvement in our lives? The answer is no; guilt originated from humanity’s first act of disobedience. It is inherently destructive rather than constructive. When guilt weighs heavily, it adversely affects everyone involved. We cannot simplistically attribute all the pain we encounter to sin alone. While sin identifies who is responsible for wrongdoing, guilt manifests as an emotional response to that sin. Thus, guilt is a very practical issue. God assures us that He will choose not to remember our sins—so why should He impose guilt upon us for past transgressions? The answer lies in God’s promise: He will not destroy His own creation. Although sin is a common source of pain and suffering, the struggle we face may not always stem from sin directly; rather, the very curse of sin can act as an opposing force in our lives. C.S. Lewis, a renowned Christian thinker, expressed skepticism about the necessity of the curses found in the Psalms. He believed that such expressions of hatred had no place in a life committed to following Christ. However, the reality remains that we inhabit a fallen world, where we must navigate not only our own suffering but also the broader consequences of a world marred by sin. In the future, when we enter the new creation, the burdens of the curse will be lifted entirely. So, how should we respond when confronted with the reality of the curse? What has God revealed about the curse that affects believers? Scripture teaches us that Christ has taken on the curse on our behalf. For those who are in Christ, we are liberated from the curse's grip and rendered free from its destructive power. God's methodology for extracting good from our sin and suffering involves breaking the stronghold of destruction that the curse embodies. In addition to being our High Priest, Christ advocates for us, ensuring that we do not face the consequences of destruction alone. He is not merely our means of atonement; He is also our righteousness. In this capacity, He intercedes for us, shielding us from the full weight of destruction. Salvation, therefore, not only liberates us from evil but also provides healing from the various adversities resulting from the curse, offering us a path to wholeness and renewal in our lives. Guilt, at its core, stems from a sense of wrongdoing, and if we are no longer burdened by feelings of guilt, one might wonder why we continue to experience these emotions. Despite our efforts to lead lives free of guilt, we often find ourselves engaging in actions that trigger this feeling, whether due to a misaligned sense of morality or the conditioning of our conscience over time. For Christians, understanding truths—both fundamental and nuanced—is vital. The Bible articulates the transformation in our lives, indicating that the old has faded away, and a new existence has emerged. God's declarations about our identity shape who we are, and as we embrace our faith, we become the individuals that God envisions for us. When we refer to someone as a believer, we must recognize it as a profound transformation that marks a clean break from the past.