How to OVERCOME Religious OCD

Religious OCD, also known as scrupulosity, can create overwhelming anxiety, guilt, and intrusive thoughts for Christians seeking faith and assurance. This video explains six biblical responses to perfectionism, doubt, fear, compulsions, uncontrolled thoughts, and emotional struggles, offering comfort through God’s grace and truth. Discover practical steps to break free from scrupulosity and embrace the unconditional love of Christ.

📖 VERSES REFERENCED: Romans 3:23-24, Mark 9:24, Romans 5:20-21, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 26:71-75.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 // Intro
01:44 // Subscribe!
02:25 // Response #1. No One Is Perfect Except Jesus
03:57 // Response #2. Faith Can Coexist With Doubt
05:18 // Response #3. God's Grace Surpasses The Severity Of Your Sins
07:20 // Response #4. Jesus Bears The Responsibility For Sin's Penalty
11:09 // Response #5. Acknowledging God Submits Your Thoughts To Him
12:25 // Response #6. Your Feelings Do Not Dictate Your Salvation
14:48 // Outro
16:42 // Credits

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Written by: Jonathan Pocoroba
Storyboard Artist: Joshua Manning
Whiteboard Artist: Lily Scanlan
Additional Art: Cristina Barriga

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[itbxl]

I was struggling with this. I never knew what it was called but the day before watching this i prayed to God and told him how I felt. I told him I felt condemned in chains. God freed me and he led me to this video. The video in this girl literally represented me. I AM FREED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST!.

[queenpineapple]

not me begging God for a sign on how to handle my perfectionist mindset and obsession and fear of sinning. wow. praise Him

[indigofenrir]

My God is BIGGER than my insecurities!!! Praise be to His holy name!!!

[Castalex]

Like 3 hours ago i had a mental meltdown i was crying and sobbing and made questions to god that drove me insane.. i was so desperate i thought about the worst... i thank god for you and especially this video... you literally saved my life and my sanity... god bless you in all eternity. And i am still crying now... and sobbing and as soon as i saw your video i feeled so Amen.

[megalampada]

I almost cried watching this. God's so good...
He's been walking me through this problem. He's been repeatedly showing me that I need to trust Him instead of my own efforts and today I'm watching this. Glory to God!

[gcHK]

Eight years, I have suffered from blasphemous unwanted thoughts, fantasies, speaking blasphemous things by accident, and the constant urge to pray and plea for forgiveness from God.

Scrupulosity is a very real and powerful problem; especially for ADHD/OCD patients like myself because we are very very susceptible to legalism.

Please pray for us. ✝️

[lrywgum]

Me watching Legalist YouTubers caused me to developed a OCD and it actually messed up my faith like never before, but now I know that it our faith in Jesus that get us saved and I attend a good Church that teaches based on scripture

[deanna]

This is exactly what I’ve been struggling with for the past few years. I was having a REALLY hard time with it last night, I was anxious and uncomfortable and scared and angry. I felt so defeated by it. It’s so hard to pray to God about your issues when praying is the issue sometimes. And just before I went to bed, this video popped up. I’ve never searched for religious OCD content or knew the name of it. God is real. God is good. God bless you all.

[Striker]

I’ve suffered with scripolosity and doubted that I was doing right and that I was a bad Christian. This video helped me recognize how Jesus loves and understands me and my thoughts. Thank you for making this video.

[donunlisted]

I have suffered from this for 34 years. I never knew it had a name! I never knew other people had similar problems!

[nicholaslobban]

You guys managed to describe the past three years of my walk with Christ in the span of one video. Thank you so much. The Holy Spirit truly knows what we're going through, even if we think that we're alone. May God Bless You All.❤

[lorenzoromero]

THIS IS ME!!!! 😭😭 YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!! For years i have always struggled with the thought of maybe I have committed the unforgivable sin or i'm so stuck in my sin that I can't get free from it..and God wont accept me in the end... i could go on.. thank you for this video you have no idea.. i'm always constantly needing reassurance of my salvation. Its crazy!!!!

[friendly]

I have been a Christian for 27 years and I am still learning and relearning. Lately, I have been feeling fear and doubt, guilt and condemnation, which I am constantly trying to fight off. This video came at just the right time for me, and I'm sure others as well. We will never stop needing to learn and relearn about God's grace and His ways.

[ChristianPreacherChannel]

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." – Philippians 4:13

[IbelongtoJesusChrist]

I can’t wait to hug each and every one of you when we are called home to God. My mental health has been so unstable. Literally like the Lord says “double minded and unstable” I panic and my thoughts torture me. We have to stop frustrating God’s grace 😣
Heavenly Father please help us!!
May God bless you protect you with His wings and overshadow you Psalm 91 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Jupiterkrusty]

I have tears in my eyes. No one seems aware of this type of OCD and it's hard to talk about. God definitely led me to your video. I felt so alone but reading the comments and this video cement that i am not alone

[JoeMaureen]

This used to be me, I made so many rules that it felt so hard to be a Christian. Especially when I had sexual thought i will hate myself and hide from God till I feel like I have done enough to be in his presence. Oh God that you for your grace ♥️

[BlessedBube]

As a teenager who Started following Jesus I struggled a lot with my emotions and thoughts but the Holy spirit has been helping me. Thank you impact, I was born in a Christian home but while growing my Christianity was built on fear instead of love after high school I drew near to God but I still struggled mentally and emotionally but with time the holy spirit showed me that I am not my thought and I am also not my feelings but I am who God made me to be. God bless you Impact video ministry.😊😊😊

[ryaku]

I have struggled with religious OCD for a while without even realizing it. Always feeling so guilty when I get into temptation, always having an overburdened feeling whenever I'm in a state of sin and afraid of death because of it, being self-defeating whenever I sin, etcetera. This is one of your more recent videos where I have openly wept, especially around points three & four.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for taking the greatest burden that I could never bear. Thank you, Almighty King, who has paid the price too high for anyone else. Thank You for your unconditional love that I could never deserve or earn. May I live to be Your servant forever in eternal gratitude. Amen.

[sofiaverardo]

Just prayed to God about this last night, told him that lately I have not been able to enjoy moments with my family because I felt guilty of my sin as I felt the pressure to be perfect. Praise the Lord for He has heard all of our prayers for the people here in the comments, and blessed be you, for the Holy Spirit is acting through you. Thank you Lord and thank you for your work 🥹💞