Fellowship and Self-Perception

1 John 1:5-10

We can see from our own observations and experience that truth about ourselves depends a lot on our interconnectedness with others. Social isolation can result in poor self-perception. We need social interaction to stay in touch with reality, especially about ourselves. How much more true is that of fellowship with God, which necessarily involves also fellowship with others (see previous post). And so we can see intuitively, I think, the truth that walking in the light (verse 7) involves also growth in fellowship with others, together with honesty about ourselves that leads to renewal and freedom that comes from forgiveness from God (verse 9).

Prayer:
Keep me connected, Lord, in every way that matters. Through Christ. Amen.