Telling the Truth
Before you read this post take some time to read Proverbs 12. There are several verses that speak to the issue of lying: 17,19, 20 and 22. There is something about lying that troubles everyone. Lying is one of those offenses that has the ability to quickly ruin any relationship.
I remember when I was in Junior High and I was lying constantly to my parents. One day when my father caught me in a lie and confronted me. He told me that my constant lying has finally caused my relationship with him to be negatively affected. He told me that I was on the verge of ruining our relationship and he was having a hard time even wanting to be around me.
Ouch! Should a father say such things to his son? Unfortunately the truth hurts. My dad was right and I never realized the destructive power of lying until I got older.
Do you tell the truth or stretch the truth? Is it easier at work to be honest or cut corners?
Allow God today to deal with your heart. Ask God to reveal any areas in your life that you cheat or lie. As God reveals these areas simply ask for forgiveness and invite the Holy Spirit to lead you in a life filled with honesty.
