In the Book "The Face of My Enemy," the main character Jess finds himself in a horrible situation. He joined the army for all the wrong reasons and is soon captured and thrown into a prison camp. He finds himself among a bunch of men he's never met and he doesn't know who to trust. The one man he thinks he can trust turns out to be a collaborator. Suddenly Jess's world is turned upside down with confusion and fear.
Although many of us aren't in such an awful place we experience the same dilemma. How can we figure out whom we can trust? Sure there are plenty of people out there that we can speak to. But how many of them are honorable? It would be terrific if they wore signs proclaiming trustworthiness. It's too bad they don't.
When you find yourself in need of speaking to someone, either to convey something important or to discuss something a little delicate, who can you turn to? If you confide in the wrong person it could turn into a disaster. The person to whom you spoke might spread what you said. Or they could use it against you. There are so many things that can happen. That is why it is so risky.
Firstly you should consider carefully whether you are willing to take the risk at all. Perhaps this is a piece of information that would be better left alone. You should scrutinize your own motives for divulging the information. If your motives are less than pure then you should be truthful enough with yourself to admit it.
Secondly, you need to consider motives of the other individual. It is crucial that they don't have any involvement in what you are going to tell them. Or, if they do, that their character is beyond reproach and they would do the right thing irrespective of their own circumstances. It is a shame that these kinds of people are very hard to find. Though many people try to be trustworthy, they have either been hurt themselves, or their own human nature gets the better of them. They accidentally blurt out in a weak moment what you've told them in confidence. That is why it is so critical to examine the other person's character before you open up to them.
If you are working on becoming a better person yourself, then carefully reconsider about sharing anything at all. Think hard about it. If you still feel that you must divulge what you know then find a trustworthy person. If you can't find this kind of person, then you might go to a pastor or counselor. These people have an obligation to keep secrets safe. It is true that there are some pieces of information that should be shared. The trick is to be certain whether the information you hold is of that nature. If it is, then the next trick is to find the right person to confide in. In the book "The Face of My Enemy" this is the same situation Jess found himself in.
Although many of us aren't in such an awful place we experience the same dilemma. How can we figure out whom we can trust? Sure there are plenty of people out there that we can speak to. But how many of them are honorable? It would be terrific if they wore signs proclaiming trustworthiness. It's too bad they don't.
When you find yourself in need of speaking to someone, either to convey something important or to discuss something a little delicate, who can you turn to? If you confide in the wrong person it could turn into a disaster. The person to whom you spoke might spread what you said. Or they could use it against you. There are so many things that can happen. That is why it is so risky.
Firstly you should consider carefully whether you are willing to take the risk at all. Perhaps this is a piece of information that would be better left alone. You should scrutinize your own motives for divulging the information. If your motives are less than pure then you should be truthful enough with yourself to admit it.
Secondly, you need to consider motives of the other individual. It is crucial that they don't have any involvement in what you are going to tell them. Or, if they do, that their character is beyond reproach and they would do the right thing irrespective of their own circumstances. It is a shame that these kinds of people are very hard to find. Though many people try to be trustworthy, they have either been hurt themselves, or their own human nature gets the better of them. They accidentally blurt out in a weak moment what you've told them in confidence. That is why it is so critical to examine the other person's character before you open up to them.
If you are working on becoming a better person yourself, then carefully reconsider about sharing anything at all. Think hard about it. If you still feel that you must divulge what you know then find a trustworthy person. If you can't find this kind of person, then you might go to a pastor or counselor. These people have an obligation to keep secrets safe. It is true that there are some pieces of information that should be shared. The trick is to be certain whether the information you hold is of that nature. If it is, then the next trick is to find the right person to confide in. In the book "The Face of My Enemy" this is the same situation Jess found himself in.
About the Author:
Norita Sieffert is a professional speaker and published author who has fully committed herself to knowing and serving Jesus Christ in everything. If you would like further information on this or another faith topic, feel free to contact her at info@nsieffert.com. To view her latest Christian fiction titles on Kindle, go to her website.
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