Suspicion is often linked to someone’s deception or hidden secrets. Listen to Jesus from Luke 12:2-3: “There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, for every secret will be made known. Whatever has been covered up will be uncovered.” Jesus is obviously referring to everyone.
Each person has a proclivity for being deceptive, whether mentally, behaviorally, or even spiritually. However, it’s ultimately our choice to take responsibility for our failures by permitting God to redeem us. When we are reminded of our secrets, it will be the still, small voice of God prompting us to face the consequences.
The tendency toward deception is strong, but the good news is, God has given you self-control, which is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Self-control will restrain the impulse to step outside of what is acceptable to God. Trust in his goodness and mercy to supply you with guidance, for he is faithful and trustworthy to help.
[Jesus Christ] offered himself as a sacrifice to free us
from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he
can be proud of, energetic in goodness.
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