The Truth, The Whole Truth, & Nothing But The Truth

I've been thinking about "rigorous honesty" today. How truly difficult it is.

Exact. Precise. Arduous. Relentless. Severe.

Rigorous honesty implies a burdensome and somewhat brutal journey with oneself, God, and at least one other person.

Just as the law is our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ, perhaps rigorous honesty is the schoolmaster to bring us to repentance.

Repentance is making a 180 degree turn - away from self and towards God.

We encourage addicts in this journey because it is this kind of truthfulness about oneself which breaks the chains of denial, and causes us to run into the arms of the Saviour.

I can tell if you're a "rigorously honest" person. You're humble. You are willing to admit your faults. You don't hide behind a mask. You understand that we were created for communion. With God. With each other.

Your expect the best of your fellow companions, yet don't push them away when imperfection is revealed,knowing that you, too, have been in the same place.