OCD / Scrupulosity

Hope and stability for the believer troubled by intrusive doubts and compulsions.

Scripture Focus

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)

Overview

Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder that fixates on religious or moral fears. The gospel assures us that Christ’s finished work has secured our standing before God, freeing us from endless self-examination that leaves us in despair.

Pastoral Guidance

• Rest in the sufficiency of Christ’s atonement.
• Gently resist compulsive checking and reassurance-seeking.
• Feed faith through regular Scripture meditation.

Further Reading

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