had sinned (Gen. 3). The end goal of conviction is to draw you back to God. ( “I love porn.” ) Conviction also leads you to confession and repentance of specific and identifiable sins and secrets. Conviction may not always feel good, but the purpose goes beyond our personal comfort. Restoration of relationships is the driving force behind conviction. Don’t resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit only because you feel bad; it’s the very thing that leads to confession. Raw and Real Confession also