To tell the truth or not to – that is the question. Unfortunately that is not as simple a question as we think it should be. Why? For we men of honor (or at least for those of us trying to be honorable), we always try to tell the truth, to be honest in all things and to be known as one who is trustworthy. But life presents challenges where we must decide – is the truth at this moment needed, or is a bend of the truth (aka a white lie), the better way to go? For example: Isn't that baby cute? Well, on its home planet – maybe : ) |
Our honesty is an indicator for our ethics. And if we have to 'shade the truth' a bit, there better be a valid reason for it (does it avoid an awkward or an embarrassment for someone, does it help for a bigger picture situation to unfold, etc. etc.). So, thank you for thinking about this and remember 1 John 3:18 . . . Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. |