Sunday thoughts on a Saturday: Understanding Deception
Worlds best con artist said during an interview everyone will be willing to give you whatever they are hungry for, by Pamela Meyer. She has been hosted on Tedtalk about recognizing lies I have included the link in case you were a fan of the show Lie to Me you will enjoy listening.
Desire is hungry for what we want.
Deception is a belief in the lie we tell ourselves about ourselves..
Here is the challenge. Answer the following as honestly as you can. How do you supply your needs? Is it enough, so that way you can walk this world without falling into temptation of desire? Do you trust the Lord to supply your NEEDS? He can make the way for you to walk this world without falling in temptation of desire.
Deception the belief in the lie we tell ourselves about ourselves.
Do you allow lies to build your character? Arguable, lying is a bridge to get you from who you are to who you want to be. Fake it until you make it, they say. Fake it until you become it, they teach. Living by the word of God is a bridge that can guide you as well. That is of course, if you know your identity. Do you know your identity. Who are you?
Allow me to share a story...
A story of a plan man. Men historically always had an identity. They were carpenters, hunters, leaders, or shepherds. They were all somebodies expect except for Jacob, he was a plain man. He believed the lies that he was plain, with plain talents, and plain gifts. He identified with plain and believed it to be who he was. Maybe influenced by his mother. Maybe influenced by the desire to be the eldest. Funny, how our minds make us believe more lies about ourselves then the truth we practice daily.
Deception the belief in the lie we tell ourselves about ourselves.
We all have gifts and talents and once you believe you are worthless, you my friend have been deceived. Can you catch the lie of deception in your own life?
Inspired by the story found in Genesis 27:19 & 25-27
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I had seen the quote from Corrie ten Boom before but forgot it. It's so true! And depending on God will keep us safe from deception. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you benefited from this post. Thanks for stopping by.
In my past I've been lied to, cheated on, stolen from, teased, bullied, and harassed. Knowing how terrible that feels, I could never behave in such a manner. Instead, I try to be a better person because of those experiences. And while I don't ascribe to any one religion, I have a powerful faith and belief in God and the universe - and a practice of doing the right thing all the time.
There is a part of me that feels very plain too and I'm content with that because I am neither better or worse than anyone else. I am happy to be plain me.
You, unlike the the character in the story, may be plain but do not allow it to make you insignificant. You know your worth and value it. You my friend will not fall into the temptation of desire. Thanks for stopping by :)
I LOVE this statement . . .
I love that statement too. Thanks for sharing and seeing value in it :)
I see this all the time, not just around me but in my own life. This deception is so dangerous, especially when it gets out of hand.. It can easily eat away at years of life that could've been something better.
Btw in the second last paragraph:
"They were all somebodies expect for Jacob, he was a plain man."
I think you meant to type "except" instead of "expect" ^_^
Self-awareness all the way!
I like what you said there and good catch with the expect/except :D I made the correction already. My dyslexia at it's finest :) Thanks for the lovely comment.
Thanks luv! Hehe no worries happens to the best of us.
Have a lovely lovely Monday ♥
Hope your Monday is fantastic!
It's great but some days it's frantic!
see what i did there
😮 no he didnt
XDDDD
Two comments, someone needs sleep ASAP!
I'm sure you read my post from a few days ago so you'll know what happened to me as a young man. I love this quote.
'Happiness is found when you finally accept you are good enough'
Nice post Kubbyelizabeth keep on Steemin babe.
Thanks for stopping by, always appreciate your comments, love, and admiration!
Very well written, wisdom for all!
Glad you found some value in it!