Photoshop or portrait?

John Singer Sargent (pictured above in a self-portrait) was an American artist who was considered to be the greatest portrait painter of his generation.

In spite of his great talent, Sargent once said, “Every time I paint a picture I lose a friend.”

Sargent painted, with great realism, what he actually saw.

That was the problem. That’s why he lost friends.

Many people don’t like to hear (or see) the truth about themselves. They prefer a deceptive, photoshopped version of themselves rather than an honest portrait. But look closely at what scripture states about those who practice deceitfulness:

“You will destroy those who tell lies. The Lord detests murderers and deceivers,” Psalm 5:6.

Are you living an honest life before God and others? Or do you persistently try to airbrush the reality of your portrait?

Scotty