SECRETS

I have been reading "The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard, and came across this on pages 398-399:

"Are we, for example, prepared to have everyting about us known to everyone? There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, Jesus tells us. 'What you have whispered in the inner rooms shall be announced over loudspeakers' (Luke 12:3). Are we ready to live with that kind of total transparency?"

From Luke 12:2-3 NIV version:

2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 3 What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.

So this got me to thinking. What are my secrets? Am I hiding certain things that I haven't yet confessed? Upon reflection there are things that I feel I must confess to God, repent, and ask His forgiveness. It is not healthy for me to keep these "secrets". As I have heard said, "I am as sick as my secrets."

Nothing can be hidden from God. He knows all. He knows my motives and what is in my heart.
Scripture tells me that I will eventually have to deal with these "secrets", so I am thinking I must get them out in the open now, and put it all into God's hands. I can live in so much more peace when I am free of the burden of my sins.

Some more scripture I have found:

Romans 2:16 (NIV)
16 This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

1 Corinthians 4:5 (NIV)
5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Psalms 44:21 (NIV)
21 would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart?

Ephesians 5:13-20 (NIV)
13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV)
12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Mark 4:22 (NIV)
22 For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.

Luke 8:16-17 (NIV)
16 "No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. 17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.

Ecclesiastes 12:14 (NIV)
14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.

2 Kings 19:27 (NIV)
27 " 'But I know where you stay and when you come and go and how you rage against me.

Psalms 90:8 (NIV)
8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.