{"id":3716,"date":"2026-03-10T01:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/christianregency.com\/blog\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2026-03-10T01:35:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:35:31","slug":"spiritual-truths-abound-in-the-soldiers-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/10\/spiritual-truths-abound-in-the-soldiers-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Truths Abound in “The Soldier’s Secrets”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, all! Susan Karsten here…I’m bringing insights on the spiritual themes found in \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>“The Soldier’s Secrets” <\/em><\/strong>the<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>latest release by our own dear Naomi Rawlings.<\/em><\/p>

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Not only does author Naomi Rawlings deliver a compelling read with this historical romance set during the early days of the French Republic, she gently brings home some serious spiritual truths.<\/p>\n

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The importance of honesty and truthfulness<\/strong> is drawn out in an unusual way. Both the hero, Jean Paul, and the heroine, Brigitte, are brought low by dishonesty. The unusual aspect of this is that some of their troubles are of their own doing. So often, we find idealistic, too-perfect heroines and heroes–this is not the case in this gripping novel.<\/p>\n

Brigitte and Jean Paul should have abided by the following verses:<\/p>\n

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Proverbs 12:22<\/a>\u00a0Lying lips are an abomination to the\u00a0Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight….Proverbs 19:1<\/a>\u00a0Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool…2 Corinthians 8:21<\/a>\u00a0For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man….<\/span>Proverbs 6:16-20<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>There are six things that the\u00a0Lord\u00a0hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Forgiveness is another strong theme in “The Soldier’s Secrets<\/strong>“. To receive God’s forgiveness, to forgive other people who sin against you, and to forgive one’s self are all treated in the midst of this historically accurate gripping story.<\/p>\n

Here are some pertinent verses on the facets of forgiveness–we can all keep in \u00a0mind:<\/p>\n

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Ephesians 4:32<\/a>\u00a0Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you….Mark 11:25<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.\u201d \u00a01 John 1:9<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. \u00a0Matthew 6:15<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.<\/h3>\n

Leave a comment to be entered in a giveaway of\u00a0a copy of The Soldier’s Secrets and a History Channel documentary: The French Revolution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I hope you read The Soldier’s Secrets — I think you’ll be happy you did. Leave a comment on your favorite verse on forgiveness or honesty. Thanks!<\/em><\/p>\n

Susan Karsten<\/em>
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