Discover the profound emotional and legal consequences of breaking covenants. We explore the inner turmoil, guilt, shame, and regret that weigh down the heart, impacting you spiritually and emotionally.   Emotional and legal consequences. What are they? Guilt and shame. The act of breaking covenant leaves an individual with inner turmoil and a sense of guilt which can be spiritually and emotionally damaging. He who breaks his promise will find his heart weighed down by regret.