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Conviction Isn't What You Think It Is

Conviction Isn't What You Think It Is

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Most people avoid conviction—yet Jesus said it would be one of the Holy Spirit's primary works.

"When He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment." John 16:8

In this episode, we unpack why the word conviction carries so much fear and misunderstanding, and how it has often been confused with guilt, shame, condemnation, or religious pressure. We explore the difference between human self-judgment and Holy Spirit conviction and why only one of them actually leads to freedom.

True conviction doesn't crush you or manipulate you into change. It doesn't shout, accuse, or heap shame on your failures. Instead, it gently reveals truth, opens your eyes, and invites you to see from God's perspective. In the light of what is right, what was wrong becomes clear without condemnation.

We talk about personal convictions versus legalism, unity of the Spirit amid differing convictions, and why trying to "fix yourself" through guilt is a false substitute for real transformation. This conversation also addresses why waiting on God's conviction, rather than forcing change, leads to lasting freedom and deeper alignment with His heart.

If you've ever felt stuck knowing something was wrong but unable to truly change…
If you've confused guilt with God's voice…
Or if you've grown weary of striving without transformation…

This episode reframes conviction as kindness, rescue, and revelation and invites you to rediscover it as something worth craving.

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