Saying one thing but meaning something else gives a false impression of who you are and your purpose for living. Taking false impressions to the extreme, the terrorists of 911 masqueraded as guests, but their intent was to kill and destroy.
While the majority of false impressions do not fit into this extreme category, the intent is to mislead or cover up the truth. Pretentious and deceitful attitudes easily equate to a fake identity that conceals the actual person behind a disguise.
Jesus told about pretentious individuals who appear safe and harmless but are wolves masquerading as sheep. Every aspect of who you are communicates a strong message to others. It’s imperative to consistently live for Christ Jesus.
Some authorities strongly mandate, “to yourself be true,” while the major objective of the Christian is for you to always “be true to the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of our heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
~Proverbs 3:3-4 New International Version
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