By N. Sieffert
Jess, the main character in the book "The Face of My Enemy," is put into a terrible place. He is too young when he joins the army and is quickly captured and put into prison camp. He discovers himself in among strange men and he isn't sure who he can trust. The only person he hoped to be able to trust is actually a collaborator. All at once Jess's entire life becomes one of bewilderment and confusion.
Although many of us aren't in such a bad situation we deal with the same basic issue. How can we be sure who we can trust? Of course there are plenty of people out there that we can speak with. But who among them are dependable? It would be fantastic if they wore signs telling us their level of trust. Regrettably they don't.
When you find yourself in need of speaking to someone, either to convey something important or to discuss something a little delicate, who can you turn to? If you confide in the wrong person it could turn into a disaster. The person to whom you spoke might spread what you said. Or they could use it against you. There are so many things that can happen. That is why it is so risky.
The first thing you should do is contemplate carefully whether you are willing to take the risk at all. Possibly this a tidbit that would be better kept to yourself. You should think about your own motives for passing along the information. If your motives are tainted then you should be straightforward enough with yourself to admit it.
The second thing to decide is the motives of the other party. It is imperative that they don't have any interest in what you are going to reveal. Or, if they do, that their character is so Christ-like that they would do the right thing in spite of their own circumstances. It's too bad that these kinds of people are very hard to find. Though many hope to be trustworthy, they have either been betrayed themselves, or their own human nature gets in their way. They accidentally share in a weak moment what you've said in confidence. That is why it is so vital to observe the other person's moral fiber before you share anything.
If you are working on becoming a better person yourself, then carefully reconsider about sharing anything at all. Think hard about it. If you still feel that you must divulge what you know then find a trustworthy person. If you can't find this kind of person, then you might go to a pastor or counselor. These people have an obligation to keep secrets safe. It is true that there are some pieces of information that should be shared. The trick is to be certain whether the information you hold is of that nature. If it is, then the next trick is to find the right person to confide in. In the book "The Face of My Enemy" this is the same situation Jess found himself in.
About the Author:
Norita Sieffert is a published author and speaker who fully committed to Jesus Christ and to sharing her faith with others who are walking the same roads she walks. Contact her for further information on this and other faith topics at info@nsieffert.com. To browse her latest Christian fiction titles on Kindle, go to her website (http://tinyurl.com/979ux6k) .
Jess, the main character in the book "The Face of My Enemy," is put into a terrible place. He is too young when he joins the army and is quickly captured and put into prison camp. He discovers himself in among strange men and he isn't sure who he can trust. The only person he hoped to be able to trust is actually a collaborator. All at once Jess's entire life becomes one of bewilderment and confusion.
Although many of us aren't in such a bad situation we deal with the same basic issue. How can we be sure who we can trust? Of course there are plenty of people out there that we can speak with. But who among them are dependable? It would be fantastic if they wore signs telling us their level of trust. Regrettably they don't.
When you find yourself in need of speaking to someone, either to convey something important or to discuss something a little delicate, who can you turn to? If you confide in the wrong person it could turn into a disaster. The person to whom you spoke might spread what you said. Or they could use it against you. There are so many things that can happen. That is why it is so risky.
The first thing you should do is contemplate carefully whether you are willing to take the risk at all. Possibly this a tidbit that would be better kept to yourself. You should think about your own motives for passing along the information. If your motives are tainted then you should be straightforward enough with yourself to admit it.
The second thing to decide is the motives of the other party. It is imperative that they don't have any interest in what you are going to reveal. Or, if they do, that their character is so Christ-like that they would do the right thing in spite of their own circumstances. It's too bad that these kinds of people are very hard to find. Though many hope to be trustworthy, they have either been betrayed themselves, or their own human nature gets in their way. They accidentally share in a weak moment what you've said in confidence. That is why it is so vital to observe the other person's moral fiber before you share anything.
If you are working on becoming a better person yourself, then carefully reconsider about sharing anything at all. Think hard about it. If you still feel that you must divulge what you know then find a trustworthy person. If you can't find this kind of person, then you might go to a pastor or counselor. These people have an obligation to keep secrets safe. It is true that there are some pieces of information that should be shared. The trick is to be certain whether the information you hold is of that nature. If it is, then the next trick is to find the right person to confide in. In the book "The Face of My Enemy" this is the same situation Jess found himself in.
About the Author:
Norita Sieffert is a published author and speaker who fully committed to Jesus Christ and to sharing her faith with others who are walking the same roads she walks. Contact her for further information on this and other faith topics at info@nsieffert.com. To browse her latest Christian fiction titles on Kindle, go to her website (http://tinyurl.com/979ux6k) .