


There should be absolutely NO secrets in a marriage. People can easily sniff out an inauthentic friend. If you don’t voice your struggles, healing cannot come. You and healthy, real relationships when you pretend that everything is okay No one really has their life together, its impossible. Stop putting up your front that makes it seem like you have your life together. Don’tįorget that it’s never too late to turn around and stop the lie even after it Let those around you know that you refuse to be inauthentic. Make it a point to stand up for truth before youīegin. Avoid those whoĮncourage you to be ingenuine. Scout out requests that require you to lie. With that being said, the pressure to lie There’s not much room forĮxceptions or interpretation there. The world will tell you that “it’s not a bigĭeal” or “a little fib never hurt anyone”. “Would sharing this information benefit my spiritual health or another’s well-being?” When deciding when to share or not share, ask yourself the following question: A noteworthy thought when it comes to this subject is that private conversations always help eliminate assumptions and miscommunication. However, if you catch a coworker stealing money at work or you are struggling with a recurring sin, that is the type of information that needs to be brought to light immediately. In order to grow together on a deep level, someone must be able to know for sure that whatever is shared will be kept private, respectfully. Earning and maintaining trust is a must when it comes to Christ-centred relationships. Friends or family members may share personal news that should not be shared with anyone else without their permission. The first aspect of an authentic person is that they know what information is meant to be kept private and what should be made public. Here are a few noteworthy tips that will help us break down what it means to “keep it real”: Being authentic takes practice because it’s not always the easiest choice to make. God discourages inauthentic behavior because he not only understands the consequences, but he also knows that it’s a hard habit to break. Sometimes being ingenuine seems like the best option in a given situation. Samson’s inauthenticity affected not only himself, but also those who were Swept under the rug, someone is bound to trip and fall flat on their face. We all know that when too many small things get He kept secretsįrom the people that loved him the most: his parents. “small” things under the rug when it came to sin in his life. However, his authenticity paid off when it came time for the Cross. He never hid parts of himself or his father, and that was dangerous at times. Jesus was the most authentic guy that ever was. It is also detrimental to many aspects of the human life, such as good business relationships, deep friendships, a marriage founded on trust, a church family that meets prayer needs, and a reputation that allows the opportunity to witness to others. Morrisonīeing fake is an exhausting practice to maintain. Inspired by Falling Asleep in the Lap of Delilah:Lessons on Finishing Well from the Life of Samson by Philip E.
