Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5843 embarrassment A state of discomfort and shame, caused by a sense of guilt over something that has been said or done. Embarrassment may be a sign of misunderstanding or mistrust John 13:6-8 See also Mark 2:16-17 Jesus Christ's enemies approached the disciples knowing they would be embarrassed by the company he was keeping; Mark 3:21 The family of Jesus Christ were embarrassed by what they were hearing about him. Love includes not causing unnecessary embarrassment Embarrassment caused by another person See also 2 Kings 8:11 Elisha's fixed gaze embarrassed Hazael who, as the following verses suggest, may already have had a guilty conscience. Embarrassment may motivate actions Doing right may be embarrassing Embarrassment may motivate wrong behaviour See also
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