Shame vs Love

I've titled this blog shame vs love because I was thinking about how I struggle with sharing my brokenness and sin with others. God says in His Word, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear...". When I am more willing to open up to someone and share my sin with them is when I feel loved. If I don't feel loved or fear being shunned or shamed by someone, then I will be less likely to be honest about my sins. When I fear I am less likely to open up to God, to myself or to someone else.