One of the interesting topics I have been reading recently is about Interpersonal Relationships. The main characteristics for most relationships that are applicable universally are: trust, liking and commitment. Of all these characteristics trust remains the most crucial one. If we can't trust someone, it is very unlikely that commitment to maintain that relationship remains. This in turn reduces the liking or affinity towards one another. However, to maintain or sustain relationships there are always ways to work out ...and one of the primary one to work on...is trust.
The Word of God touches a lot on the element of trust because it is universally known that trust forms vital part of any relationship. Trust and transparency goes hand in hand. We are able to trust those who are transparent to us. The synonym for transparency is open heart where one is revealing his or her true self or intentions to the other sincerely.
But one might say that this is not the way of the world...This is not how relationship works in the world. Sadly, it is true...This is not the way how the world works. But this is His way...This can be witnessed in the life of Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinth Church.
2 Corinthians 6:10-11 (AMP)
10 As grieved and mourning, yet [we are] always rejoicing; as poor [ourselves, yet] bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, and [yet in reality] possessing all things.
11 Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians [we are hiding nothing, keeping nothing back], and our heart is expanded wide [for you]!
Apostle Paul was transparent to all those with whom he related. He was a man with an open-heart, sincere and honest with his thoughts, intentions and agendas. He had no secret motives, no hidden agendas. He was straight up to the point and made things work by being so...and naturally only those who could digest these facts could truly follow Christ accepting Paul's leadership.
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