We don’t have to walk around introducing ourselves by the mistakes of our past. Instead we choose to receive the forgiveness, grace, and new life that we have in Christ. What that means is that we are not who we were when we committed those acts. It doesn’t mean we lie about our former selves, but we no longer have to be defined by it. And even now, we continue to grow and reflect Christ more and more, and choose not to be burdened by our mistakes, but renew our minds to walking out the freedom we have received through Christ,

1 Timothy 1: 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.