I value transparency very highly. I think that when we hide ourselves from being known we can never truly know others or ourselves. Some people are satisfied to live very private lives and guard their secrecy. But secrecy comes with a price, specifically isolation.
Scripture teaches clearly that there are no secrets, at least, no secrets that last. The ever-present God is with us always so nothing is done in secret from Him. What is done in secret will be brought into the light, and we can be sure our sin will find us out. This is why I try to live my life as openly as is responsible. I don't think everything should be shared, but think we should live in a way that everything could be shared. When it is beneficial for others to know about my past, present or future, my victories and my struggles I try to share them for our mutual benefit.
Today I was interviewed for an upcoming podcast and I tried to share as openly about my struggles as I did about my victories. I hope it is a benefit to others who will hear it.
--Ben
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