Distortion of Image

In my unprofessional humbly opinion nearly no one lives without a mask. Meaning no one reflects their inner self without building up their gifts and downplaying their faults. Some go to the extent of playing make believe, setting up an alternate reality for the world to admire, underneath the makeup contra thoughts boil.

Image is very important? No the question mark was not a mistake, what kind of image is important and in what way? I can just imagine some of the answers; Sunday school answer- only Gods image is important, selfish answer- personal appearance is everything. I think you have to reflect God’s image in your appearance to maintain a healthy Christian walk. Images are important if you claim to be a Christian are you letting those around have a fair representation of what it means to be a follower of Christ. Or do you soil on the Good name of Christ for simplicity sake or to fit in this world knowing you should make sure you let God mold you to fit in your place in haven? I realize and struggle with many things, I could only imagine everyone deals with, yearning to be accepted having earthly peers to share your burden and joys with. [Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.] Galatians 6:1-2. It is in God’s will for us to not live alone but live with others for Him. There is a different from living for Him with others and living for others. So it is perfectly fine in my opinion to try to fit in, I'll go as far to say it's downright unnatural not to. However when you start compromising yourself, and/or your beliefs morels, values ect... the problem occurs. You shouldn't try to change who you are to make friends you should find friends that compliments who you are, and will not hinder your walk.

Another point of image: In this world where bad news is top news and good news usually doesn't make it pass the drawing board, it is harder to live wholesome, only for the reason sin is becoming more sociably accepted giving the Devil more tools to cloak our eyes from the Light. Don't let the "glamorous" life of sin entice you, Jesus paid the highest price to pave a road to salvation, don't walk down the road paved by Satan with sin leading to hell. The road to salvation was not paved with good intentions, but with pure ones, it does not have flashy signs with happy ending logos, for it has a humble creator that needs no logo for He isn't trying to sell you anything, but open your eyes to absolute truth. The road of sin on the other hand is trying to sell you something, unfulfilled happiness and meaningless possessions, and if you act know they will even throw in guilt absolutely free with plenty of hidden fees. "All this can be yours for the low low price of your soul, it's broken anyways you don't need or want it." Don't let the marketing mind of the Devil or his aids foul you your soul is worth way more than any earthly good or service could provide. Even before we reach the real payoff of walking down the salvation road we are well rewarded. Think of the cost of walking down sin road, to even take the first step on to this road you must compromise the very meaning of your existence. I have more on this subject but, the individual must see for them self not hear from another.

The obvious that has to be stated for the ones looking for any and all loop holes and "those people". More important than our image we have is the life we live, and the intentions we have.