For nothing is secret that will not be
revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.
Luke 8:17
One of Satan’s subtle
deceptions is that you can do things in secret that will never be revealed.
This is simply not so. The Bible stresses that everything done in darkness will
one day be brought to light. So before you commit yourself to do anything
questionable, seriously ask yourself, “Am I willing for those around me to know
what I am about to do? Am I willing for God to watch me participate in this
activity?”
The knowledge that God
sees what we do, the certainty that we are accountable for every word and
action, ought to dissuade us from sin (2 Cor. 5:10). But we can become so
alienated from God that even this knowledge does not deter us. God promises
that He will publicly expose our sin so that we must give an account to others
for our actions. Ultimately, everything we do will be exposed on judgment day.
Still, some people
believe they can sin against God, their families, their employers, or their
friends and never be discovered. God has provided a safeguard against sin: the
certainty of disclosure. Scripture commands us to expose the deeds of darkness
as we become aware of them (Eph. 5:11). As Christians we are to be the light that
dispels darkness in our world. Sin cannot continue in the Christian’s
experience, for light cannot dwell with darkness. The only insurance against
having your sins exposed is living a blameless life.
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