“the more exposed i see that i am by the cross, the more i find myself opening up to others about ongoing issues of sin in my life. (why would anyone be shocked to hear of my struggles with past and present sin when the cross already told them i am a desperately sinful person?) and the more open i am in confessing my sins to fellow Christians, the more i enjoy the healing of the Lord in response to their grace-filled counsel and prayers.”
-milton vincent, a gospel primer
hiding our failings from God or other people isn't healthy or needed. the refuge provided for believers in the cross frees us to learn and grow together, be open, and cultivate healthy ways of relating to Him and each other.
for you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.
let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy; and may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You.
good hidden in the cross, there is therefore now no condemnation
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