Comments on: Blogging Your Sins and Transparency Online

By: Fortuitous Bouncing « Man of Depravity

Fortuitous Bouncing « Man of Depravity — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:53:21 +0000

[...] Saddington on the danger of transparency online. Let me just say that I totally agree. We like to guise it in “authenticity” when [...]

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:28:48 +0000

we definitely have to remember that the devil is prowling.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:28:18 +0000

I'd have to think about why we would need to confess sins in a public forum. I'd start with going to God first. Then wife, pastor, etc.

By: Eric Jones

Eric Jones — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:49:06 +0000

awesome point. We have to recognize that our sins aren't just about us. most if not all affect many other people, some of whom we don't even realize. We need to practice a little discernment for sure and make sure we are confessing for His kingdom and not for our hearts / ego.

By: Eric Jones

Eric Jones — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:46:10 +0000

it doesn't make him less authentic because his choice is to share some sins in group and other stuff in public. un-authentic would be saying you are an open book but never tell anyone you have a addition to oreo cookies…

By: Eric Jones

Eric Jones — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:43:31 +0000

Me i'm all about transparency. While i believe some sins shouldn't be broadcast like a 5 y/o telling on her brother every time he picks his nose. I think we can share our struggles with our sins without telling everyone the exact details.

Our struggles is what binds us together and creates common ground for Christians and non-Christians to communicate. My blog did just that and my new blog i hope to do it on an even deeper level. It's not for everyone because sharing your sin / struggles opens the door for the devil. He can use this transparency against you and so you have to be strong and vigilant 24/7/365.

It's because of this ability by the devil to use your transparency that so many people are told to only share with those you trust. The problem i feel is over time we don't trust anyone or we get so used to the comfort of Christians that we don't branch out. The best conversations I've had, and the most real people i met weren't Christians who heard my struggles but strangers and non-Christians with whom i took the time to not only share but listen.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:22:54 +0000

/agree

By: Reputation or Reality? « The Kid Preacher

Reputation or Reality? « The Kid Preacher — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:56:40 +0000

[...] over at Church Crunch wrote yesterday, “It’s so easy to hide our true selves online as we can pretty much craft [...]

By: dewde

dewde — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:28:52 +0000

If it is true that we are only as sick as our secrets, then blogging about our sins would be liberating, and not incarcerating.

Personally, I wish I would blog about my sins more. it would help me and also my readers. But the truth is that I don't sin in a vacuum. My sins manifest themselves into consequences that affect me AND the people closest to me. So while confessing my sins on my blog might be a catalyst for healing *for me*, it could be a catalyst for hurting *for my family*.

I realize this sounds like a cop out. I'm comfortable with any of you not believing me.

peace|dewde

By: Daniel_Berman

Daniel_Berman — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:12:21 +0000

As with everything, there is a balance that must be played out. I have found atleast some value, with my personal blog in showing that Christians have struggles too. (http://apilgrimsconfession.wordpress.com) We are not always happy, but its Jesus that ultimately wins out in providing the answer. The way through can be dark, and my blog theme reflects this. But there is hope however, with God!