--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Jesus, we cry out for freedom…" description: "\"“Jesus, we cry out for freedom today—freedom in our ongoing struggles with shame, both the shame we feel and the shame we give. Though our guilt has be..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/scotty-smith-1447_freedom_jesus-we-cry-out-for-freedom-today-freed_3029099.jpg" --- # Jesus, we cry out for freedom today—freedom in our ongoing… ![“Jesus, we cry out for freedom today—freedom in our ongoing struggles with shame, both the shame we feel and the shame we give. Though our guilt has been completely taken care of by your work on the cross, Jesus, we still feel varying degrees of shame, and we act out in a variety of destructive…” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/scotty-smith-1447_freedom_jesus-we-cry-out-for-freedom-today-freed_3029099.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/scotty-smith-1447_freedom_jesus-we-cry-out-for-freedom-today-freed_3029099.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/scotty-smith-1447_freedom_jesus-we-cry-out-for-freedom-today-freed_3029099.jpg) > ““Jesus, we cry out for freedom today—freedom in our ongoing struggles with shame, both the shame we feel and the shame we give. Though our guilt has been completely taken care of by your work on the cross, Jesus, we still feel varying degrees of shame, and we act out in a variety of destructive ways. We vacillate between self-contempt and other-centered contempt, and both of these contradict and sabotage the very love by which, and for which, we were saved. Indeed, we need the freedom you alone can provide, Jesus.”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus offers freedom from shame and guilt, yet believers still struggle with self‑contempt and destructive behavior, needing divine liberation. **In simple terms:** Jesus frees us from shame, but we still struggle. Key Takeaway Seek divine freedom to overcome shame. Themes faith redemption psychology Mood hopeful reflective Type spiritual advice When to use this quote - counseling - prayer - personal healing Key Concepts shame guilt spiritual freedom Questions to Reflect On - What habits keep you trapped in shame? - How can you embody the love that frees you? 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