Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty

by Mark D. Roberts

Our souls long for an elusive freedom–the freedom of truth. And our world desperately needs it, now more than ever.

Dare to Be True doesn’t downplay the difficulty of living honestly in today’s world, but it doesn’t throw in the towel, either. In this challenging but encouraging book, Mark Roberts introduces a bold plan to practice complete honesty in every area of our lives–in what we say, in how we live, and in who we are. Combining biblical truth with real-life stories and plenty of practical applications, Roberts helps us experience the rewards of truthfulness–personal wholeness, healthy relationships, and deeper intimacy with God. Set out today on the adventure of truthful living, if you dare!

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2003

Reviews

[Becky Castle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took me an extra dose of time to finish as it challenged me in ways I didn't anticipate and my flesh wrestled against the application of what I was being taught. This is not a book for the faint at heart. If you don't intend to apply what you learn as you read, then perhaps your time would best be spent reading another book.

[Madeline Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! This was a very timely read for me as I have been struggling with people-pleasing and a fear of vulnerability for the last 2 years or so. Roberts first lays out the foundation of truth in God Himself and then elaborates on what that truth looks like practically in speech, practice, relationships, accountability, confession, integrity, etc. The topics he hit on were highly varied, but all tied in so well with the deeper truth of the book-which is that God is truth and He desires His church to live and walk in that truth!

Also, the journaling reflection questions at the end were AWESOME! There were 6-9 questions at the end of each chapter, which adds 10-15 minutes of journaling after each one, but they were well worth the time!

[Andrew Brockelman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life altering book. It seriously challenges your thoughts of when, and to whom, we tell the truth. Explores the idea of being truthful in literally EVERYTHING you say and how even when you may think it will hurt someone's feelings, there is a different angle that God can use.

[Brian Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Very challenging, engaging and exciting.

[David Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second read through. I even outlined the book and used it for teaching a small group. It is definite primer on the subject of truth and integrity. I highly recommend it.