The Truth Will Set You Free

       Lies on lies on lies. It's an inevitable part of our lives. There comes to a point where your pile of lies will consume you. You are your lies, your lies are you. You'll reach a breaking point, and your guilt will eat you from the inside out.
       This week as we read The Scarlet Letter, we saw two different ways of dealing with sins. Hester, being found out, confessed her sin and was harshly judged by all the townspeople. Although she was condemned to a lifetime of judgement, she could live her life freely with Pearl since her sin was already out there. She doesn't have the guilt of her sin eating her out anymore. Also, as the years passed, the townspeople have somewhat forgiven her and now view her differently. Instead of the letter A representing adultery, they now think it stand for able. They think she's a very kind woman who helps out the poor. Although she is still shunned, the judgement on her has decreased.
       On the other hand, Dimmesdale cannot bring himself to confess his sin. As a minister, the townspeople would go insane if they found out that he also confessed the sin. As he holds his sin in, it is eating him alive not only emotionally and mentally, but also physically. His guilt will pile up until he reaches his breaking point.
       I think this applies to real life because it teaches us that we can never run away from our sins. They will always be with us but if we confess and don't let it pile up, then it's okay. This kind of relates to the statement of how you tell so many lies that you don't even remember the truth anymore. This is the same with sins. If you let them pile up then it will drive you insane. You will lose your identity and sanity. More concisely: the truth will set you free.