Pastor Jim Nihiser
Pastor Jim Nihiser
Episode Number Eighteen; Step Five, Part Four... Taking Off the Masks
Episode Number Eighteen; Step Five, Part Four... Taking Off the Masks
Episode Number Eighteen; Step Five, Part Four... Taking Off the Masks
Wednesday 1st June 2022
Pastor Jim Nihiser delves into Step Five of recovery, focusing on the power of confession and the importance of shedding masks for spiritual growth.
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Get the buttons here!Unmasking Ourselves: Embracing Authenticity in Step Five
When we present ourselves as something that we know we're not, we are practicing hypocrisy, one of the most subtle and dangerous of sins.
Ever felt like you're wearing a mask, hiding your true self from the world? Pastor Jim Nihiser tackles this very issue in an insightful episode of 'Joyful Recovery in Christ'. Wrapping up his deep dive into Step Five, Pastor Jim emphasizes the power of admitting our faults to God, ourselves, and a trusted confidant. This isn't just about saying 'sorry'—it's about real confession, a concept deeply rooted in biblical teachings.
Confessing to God is the first step since our wrongs primarily offend Him. But it doesn't stop there. We also need to come clean to ourselves, recognizing the damage our denial has caused. Finally, we confess to another person, someone who won't judge us but will support us on our recovery journey. Shedding these masks might feel daunting, even terrifying. Hypocrisy is a sneaky and dangerous sin, but facing it head-on is crucial for genuine recovery.
Pastor Jim reassures listeners that being open about our flaws with someone trustworthy is not just necessary but liberating. He wraps up with a heartfelt reminder about the new Christian recovery group meeting in Traverse City. If you're on a journey to sobriety and spiritual growth, this episode offers valuable insights on how to live more authentically and embrace the freedom that comes with it.