How can I take off the mask and stop pretending? - Pretending - TouchPoints

Psalm 119:29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

James 4:8Come close to God, and God will come close to you.

Study God’s Word. It illuminates deceit and teaches you how to live honestly and transparently.

James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

Ephesians 4:21-23Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

2 Corinthians 1:12We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.

1 Peter 1:22You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.

God’s wisdom can change your thoughts and attitudes and then produce authentic, godly actions. The closer you are to God the farther away you are from deceit.

Psalm 26:4I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.

Psalm 120:2Rescue me, O Lord, from liars and from all deceitful people.

Luke 12:1Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy.”

Watch the company you keep. Deceitful friends will lead you deeper into deceit.

Romans 12:3Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

Be honest with yourself! Ask honest friends to give you a realistic evaluation of your life and actions.

Isaiah 53:9He had done no wrong and had never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man’s grave.

1 Peter 2:21-22For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.

Follow Jesus’ example. There is no hypocrisy, deceit, or pretense in him.