Who Told You That You Were Naked?

Shame has a way of stripping us bare—long before anyone sees it.

It’s not always the big, public mistakes that leave us feeling exposed.
Sometimes it’s the quiet moments.
The whispered comparison.
The sudden awareness that you’re “not enough” by someone else’s standard.
That’s when shame steps in, weaving a lie so convincing you forget it’s not the truth.

This is what happened in Genesis 3.
Adam and Eve had walked with God—fully known, fully loved, fully covered.
But one conversation with the serpent planted doubt in their hearts.
They took the bait, sinned, and suddenly felt naked.
Not because their bodies had changed, but because their perception had.
And God’s question still echoes today:

“Who told you that you were naked?”

Shame will always try to name you by your mistakes.
But God calls you by your original design.

When you hear the voice of shame telling you that you are disqualified, dirty, unworthy, or unforgivable—ask yourself:
Who told me that?
Because your Father would never say it.
His Word says the opposite:

• You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

• You are chosen, holy, and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12).

• You are redeemed and forgiven (Ephesians 1:7).

When God asked Adam that question, He wasn’t seeking information. He already knew what had happened.
He was giving Adam a chance to step out of hiding.
He was calling him back into relationship.

Friend, the same is true for you.
God is not asking, “What did you do?” to shame you.
He is asking, “Who told you that?” to free you.

It’s time to recognize the lies you’ve been living under—and replace them with truth.
Not because of what you’ve done, but because of who He is.

It's Time to Reflect:
What lies about your identity have you been believing—and what does God’s Word say instead?

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You are not defined by the voice of shame.
You are defined by the voice of the One who made you.
And He says—you are still covered in grace.