Samech - A little less than two decades ago the term “being transparent” took both the secular and the Christian world by storm. Ironically, much of the real transparency came only after a giant cover-up became glaring public knowledge. While the Bible obviously does not use the term, Christians are called to transparent, single-ledger living. We are not allowed to have a private book or the real person and the public book representing the facade we show to the world. The kingdom of God has no place for dissembling. God requires our lives to be transparent enough for the world to see straight through to the God within.
I know this sounds crazy but truth is our only hiding place. Like every one else we face situations where we are tempted to shade or misrepresent the facts a wee bit. The trouble with that line of action is we cannot take refuge in God and also in a lie. Once we are being less than open God cannot come to our defense – at least not until the lie is rectified. And by the way there is a zero tolerance policy on lies; there are no little, inoffensive or white lies.
Godly fear should far outstrip any other consideration including the fear of being caught or being embarrassed. As the Psalmist says, “My flesh tremble(s) for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.” Job 28: 28 says, “Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Let’s resolve to live transparently whether or not anyone is watching. By so doing we hold the light of the Gospel high so those behind us will clearly see the path to follow. ©8/2010
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