ARE YOU A “COVERER” OR AN “UNCOVERER?”

Have you ever attempted to downgrade a friend's opinion of someone they admire? It’s human nature. In a twisted way of looking at things, we sometimes think if we could pull someone else down it would make where we are look better.  I’ve even heard myself justify it by saying, "There is nothing I said that isn't true."  Let me ask it another way. Do you feel it is your duty to “inform” or “warn” your friend of someone else's weaknesses or shortcomings?  I think we all do it at times. 

I read something in R. T. Kendall’s book, "Total Forgiveness” that made me think. It’s a convicting book. Just saying. The Bible says, "Love covers a multitude of sins."  Ask yourself, are you a "coverer," or an "uncoverer?"  Then read this statement by Kendall: "Graciousness is shown by what you don't say even if what you could say would be true. Graciousness is withholding certain facts you know to be true, so as to leave your enemy's reputation unscathed. Self-righteous people find it almost impossible to be gracious; they claim always to be after 'the truth.' No matter the cost. Total forgiveness (graciousness) means overlooking what you perceive to be the truth and not letting on about anything that could damage another person."

Wow. Aren’t you grateful that the blood of Jesus covers instead of exposes? Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10). Jesus is the One Who not only forgives our sins, but then He gives us a new name.