Shame is a deep inner response to the potential for, or the actual experience of, being exposed as deficient or unworthy in another’s eyes.  The word “shame” is closely related to “mortified”, which is derived from the French word meaning “death”.  Shame is the experience of profound embarrassment, a feeling of wanting “to curl up and die” on the inside.

Shame is one of the first human emotions recorded in Scripture (Gen. 3:10). Adam and Eve felt shame when God exposed their deception.  Their response is common to us all: they hid behind a façade of their own making (Gen. 3:7); and, when confronted, they tried to shift the blame to someone other than themselves (Gen. 3:12-13).

“SHAME IS ONE OF THE FIRST HUMAN EMOTIONS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE.”

Understanding your shame leads to a richer appreciation for the work of Christ.  Scripture declares that He bore your sin and your shame on the Cross (Heb. 12:2) so that you might live in free, unhindered relationship with Him and each other.