The deep awareness of guilt and unworthiness before a holy God, which, when met with grace, leads to repentance, humility, and restoration.
Shame before God is the soul’s recognition of sin in the light of His holiness. It exposes our failure, pride, and hiding, yet it is also where grace begins its healing work. In Christ, shame is not denied but redeemed—He bore our disgrace so that we might stand unashamed, clothed in His righteousness and welcomed back into fellowship with the Father.