The Consequences of Pretending to Understand
By Su Yu, China I make videos in the church. When I first started training, I would seek help from people when I didn’t understand something. Later, I…
Reflections on Putting Up a Pretense
By Su Kai, China On March 6, 2023, the leader scheduled a gathering with several of us co-workers. I usually looked forward to these gatherings, think…
I No Longer Cover Up My Shortcomings
By Lu Xi, China In the autumn of 2023, the leader assigned me the duty of preaching the gospel. Since I had no experience in preaching the gospel, th…
Pretense Has Ruined Me
By Zheng Xinjing, China Dear Sister, I hope this letter finds you well! Last time you wrote to ask about my gains from doing my duties away from home …
I Harmed Myself With Disguises and Deception
By Serena, South Korea In September 2021, the church arranged for me to participate in the production of a new video project—a project which looked to…
So-called Self-knowledge
By Joseph, South Korea After accepting God’s work of the last days, I always gathered with brothers and sisters who had believed in God for a long tim…
The Price of Hypocrisy
By Flora, USA In June of 2021, I was elected as a church leader. At the time, this was honestly quite unexpected as I was quite young in comparison to…
The Agony of Disguising Myself
By Muchen, China One day in 2018, my leader assigned me to go support a newly established church. When I received this news, I was both surprised and …
Why Am I Always Putting On an Act?
By Christine, the Philippines In August 2021 I started training in the watering of new believers. Because I didn’t have very standard English pronunci…
Why I Didn’t Dare Open Up
By Christina, USA In mid-May of 2021, Jen, our leader, had me write an evaluation of Laura. She said Laura was arrogant, self-righteous, and always pa…
What Lies Behind the Appearance of Busyness
By Daisy, USA In December last year, I faced pruning for being irresponsible in doing my duties. After reflecting, I realized that during that time, …
Pretending to Understand Did Me In
By Yi Fan, South Korea I used to do design work for the church. Over time, as I completed all kinds of designs and images, my skills greatly improved…
Why I Don’t Dare Share My Views
By Mingyi, China In March last year, the church assigned me as supervisor in a church. I was really excited because I thought that being selected to …
What Was All That Suffering For?
By Angela, Italy After becoming a believer, I saw that plenty of leaders and workers could really endure lots of hardship. They’d keep working, doing …
Why I Couldn’t Conduct Myself Honestly
By Xiaofan, China When I first started supervising the work of watering newcomers, my partner, Sister Zhang, often spoke of doctrine, exalted herself…
The Wages of Disguise and Concealment
By Lilieth, Honduras In October of 2018, I accepted the work of Almighty God of the last days. Six months later, I was elected as a watering deacon in…
Fellowship Must Be Openhearted
By Julia, Poland At the beginning of 2021, I accepted the work of Almighty God in the last days. I actively attended meetings and read God’s word, and…
What Lies Behind a Fear of Opening Up
By Ye Xincao, Myanmar In March of 2020, I accepted the work of Almighty God in the last days, and soon, I performed a duty. Not long after, I was ele…
