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09/18/2014 5:58:32 PM PDT by
fatima
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On Being Known
Sept 19, 2014
Read: James 5:16-20
One of the most difficult inner conflicts we have is our desire to be known versus our fear of being known. As beings created in the image of God we are made to be knownknown by God and also by others. Yet due to our fallen nature, all of us have sins and weaknesses that we dont want others to know about. We use the phrase dark side to refer to aspects of our lives that we keep hidden. And we use slogans like put your best foot forward to encourage others to show their best side.
One reason we are unwilling to risk being known is that we fear rejection and ridicule. But when we discover that God knows us, loves us, and is willing to forgive even the worst thing we have done, our fear of being known by God begins to fade away. And when we find a community of believers who understands the dynamic relationship between forgiveness and confession, we feel safe confessing our sins to one another (James 5:16).
The life of faith is not about showing only our good side. Its about exposing our dark side to the light of Christ through confession to God and also to others. In this way we can receive healing and live in the freedom of forgiveness.
Lord, help me to expose my sin,
Those secret wrongs that lurk within;
I would confess them all to Thee;
Transparent I would always be. D. DeHaan
The voice of sin may be loud, but the voice of forgiveness is louder. D. L. Moody
In James 5, James defines and describes the deep and intimate connection that should exist between Christian brothers and sisters. Confession (5:16) requires deep openness and revealing of that which we would rather hideour sins. But James says that confession of sin is to be met with prayer, not judgment. He goes on to say that the healing mentioned in verse 16 is related to the covering of sins in verse 20. Confession must be coupled with a change of action. Without change, confession is merely a response to guilt feelings. Godly sorrow for sin leads to a different direction in life. When we hear others confessions, we help each other to continue on the path of righteousness.
2 posted on
09/18/2014 5:58:56 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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3 posted on
09/18/2014 5:59:42 PM PDT by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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Hi Everyone ,was almost late because I kept messing up a picture.Can’t stay but might be back.My Daughter -In-Law Father’s just died-expected.His name is Lou.God bless.
4 posted on
09/18/2014 6:00:32 PM PDT by
fatima
(Free Hugs Today :))
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5 posted on
09/18/2014 6:01:55 PM PDT by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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6 posted on
09/18/2014 6:02:20 PM PDT by
Fiji Hill
To: fatima; Michael.SF.; ShadowAce; GSWarrior
Here’s a ping-gotta run ((((Hugs))))Fatima
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09/18/2014 6:02:43 PM PDT by
fatima
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Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
8 posted on
09/18/2014 6:04:30 PM PDT by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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11 posted on
09/18/2014 6:05:26 PM PDT by
Lurkina.n.Learnin
(It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care)
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09/18/2014 6:05:33 PM PDT by
SMGFan
(Sarah Michelle Gellar is now on twitter @RealSMG)
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14 posted on
09/18/2014 6:06:23 PM PDT by
ru4liberty
(How many 8-yr-old illegal immigrants can we put you down for, Mr. Will?)
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I Heard--Don Redman & His Orchestra (1932)
(a song about the drug culture)
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The Christmas song Do You Hear What I Hear?
16 posted on
09/18/2014 6:06:56 PM PDT by
workerbee
(The President of the United States is PUBLIC ENEMY #1)
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19 posted on
09/18/2014 6:08:57 PM PDT by
SMGFan
(Sarah Michelle Gellar is now on twitter @RealSMG)
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21 posted on
09/18/2014 6:11:29 PM PDT by
jy8z
(When push comes disguised as nudge, I do not budge.)
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25 posted on
09/18/2014 6:13:55 PM PDT by
SMGFan
(Sarah Michelle Gellar is now on twitter @RealSMG)
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27 posted on
09/18/2014 6:15:39 PM PDT by
ru4liberty
(How many 8-yr-old illegal immigrants can we put you down for, Mr. Will?)
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29 posted on
09/18/2014 6:16:14 PM PDT by
sheikdetailfeather
("The Border Is On Fire & Washington Is Sending Us Gasoline" AZ Ranchers John Ladd & Fred Davis 7/14)
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Can’t you hear me knockin’ - Rolling Stones
30 posted on
09/18/2014 6:17:19 PM PDT by
HandyDandy
(After such knowledge, what forgiveness? T.S. Eliot)
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