My Sister's Oratorical Piece
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Defeating Temptation
"Do you really want to be healed of that persistent temptation that keeps defeating you over and over? God's solution is plain: Don't repress it; confess it! Don't conceal it; reveal it. Revealing your feeling is the beginning of healing.
Hiding your hurt only intensifies it. Problems grow in the dark and become bigger and bigger, but when exposed to the light of truth, they shrink. You are only as sick as your secrets. So take off your mask, stop pretending you're perfect, and walk into freedom."
"The reason we hide our faults is pride. We want others to think we have everything "under control." The truth is, whatever you can't talk about is already out of control in your life: problems with your finances, marriage, kids, thoughts, sexuality, secret habits, or anything else."
QUESTIONS:
1. What can you say about these words from "The Purpose Driven Life"? How is it connected to the story of Arachne?
2. How are you going to maintain positive outlook in life despite problems and other disturbances coming your life?
Hiding your hurt only intensifies it. Problems grow in the dark and become bigger and bigger, but when exposed to the light of truth, they shrink. You are only as sick as your secrets. So take off your mask, stop pretending you're perfect, and walk into freedom."
"The reason we hide our faults is pride. We want others to think we have everything "under control." The truth is, whatever you can't talk about is already out of control in your life: problems with your finances, marriage, kids, thoughts, sexuality, secret habits, or anything else."
QUESTIONS:
1. What can you say about these words from "The Purpose Driven Life"? How is it connected to the story of Arachne?
2. How are you going to maintain positive outlook in life despite problems and other disturbances coming your life?
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