hmmm…..
“The Secrets Behind Black Friday Leaks” was the morning internet headline today. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving for retailers across the country. Supposedly, the enormous sales they have on that Friday make up for being in the red the rest of the year. This year, the bargain prices are secretly being leaked to websites and other news outlets in order to peak interest early.
How well do you keep secrets? What kind of secrets do you keep? If a friend tells you something in confidence, it is usually honorable to hold the knowledge in your heart without disclosing it to anyone else. But there are times when it becomes necessary to report what you have heard. As a pastor, I am ethically and legally required to report child abuse. I have been presented with some sticky situations in that regard and wrestle frequently with the question of confidentiality.
How well do you keep your own secrets? It has been said that “we are only as sick as our secrets”. This means that when we try to hide a character defect, we become sin sick emotionally, spiritually and sometimes even physically. Some say confession is good for the soul and I tend to agree with that statement but it is better not to confess your wrongs to someone who could be harmed by that knowledge.
Keeping secrets -- it’s just not black and white, is it?
hmmm…..
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