God created humanity to live without shame or fear, fully known and fully loved. When sin entered the world, we began hiding behind masks and carefully curated images, afraid that if people saw the real us, they would reject us. However, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross covers our shame and makes authentic vulnerability possible again. True Christian community involves confession, gentle restoration, and love that covers our flaws. We don't have to earn love by hiding our imperfections because God already knows everything about us and loves us completely.