While observing a growing trend within the body of Christ, I ask myself the question: When does transparency become TMI or just an excuse to continue sinning? Within the last month I have crossed paths with several Christians who claim to live a transparent lifestyle. Subsequently, this usually means that their flaws-and-all are in public view for the world to ogle. However, it seems that some beleivers may be taking this “open Christian lifestyle” to the extreme. The sharing of one’s testimony is very necessary in today’s world, and in all actuality, can be backed with biblical reference (Rev. 12:11). But, when does sharing your testimony or openly living out the “tests” that bring about the TESTimony become a bit much? Moreover, when does one’s honest opinion about his or her “thorns in the flesh” become an excuse to not seek deliverance from those issues?
In my opinion, there seems to be an awful lot of living in plain view of the public, but no being delivered and maturing being put on display for onlookers. Furthermore, I go on record saying that wallowing in sinful mess (openly) is not a transparent lifestyle, but a call for much needed help, counsel, deliverance and introspective self-checks.
IJS. Tell me what you think. I would love to hear from you. As always it is my mission to leave truth in the atmosphere! Be blessed good people!
Nikki D
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