Knowing who we are and why we were created requires that we understand and live from our identity in Christ rather than trying to become something through performance. Believers are already complete, holy, and righteous in Christ and need to align themselves with these truths rather than trying to achieve them. Too many Christians allow their behavior to define their identity instead of letting their God-given identity shape their behavior. This true identity impacts various areas of life including marriage, work, and prayer. A key point is that guilt and shame act as "identity amnesia," causing believers to forget who they are in Christ. Coming out of hiding is therefore essential to defeating shame. For a successful life, we must learn to apply these identity truths.
