A Bad Reflection

“If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.” —1 John 1:8 (NIV)

Honesty and Authenticity is getting rid of the mask.
Honest - free from

or deception.
Authentic - not false or

Reveal Answer

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“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs., which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.” —Matthew 23:27-28 (NIV)

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given (YOU) us. —Romans 12:3 (NIV)

can be the beginning of growth.

Don’t just be

, be His.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. —Hebrews 4:13 (NIV)

Wearing a mask gets in the way of

life.

You

want to wear a mask.

Masks are a barrier that

with your relationship with God
- proskuneó - to kiss

Honesty leads to hope and

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Jesus said “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:34-35 (NIV)