My thoughts today concern something that I have talked about numerous times before - truth. I guess it may be the political debates starting up or some news snippet I heard or just some of the things I have been privy to lately but I wonder why some people have a hard time telling the truth.
Of course, there are the obvious reasons: to make themselves appear better than they truly are; to cover up some indiscretion in their past; to take advantage of you; to keep themselves out of trouble; etc. But, sometimes, especially with those that really care about us, people lie to keep from hurting us.
Today's word is a quote I came across that I really like. It says, "Hurt me with the truth...but don't comfort me with a lie."
There is a time and place for lying (Please don't ever tell my children I said that). I mean, use some tact and discernment; no one needs to hear that they are ugly enough to back a buzzard off a gut wagon. However, if they are doing something that could cause them or someone else harm, you need to tell them the truth.
I'm a big boy; I can handle the truth. So, if I need to hear something to straighten me out or to keep me from following a bad path, tell me! I would much rather hear the truth and hurt a little than to have someone comfort me with a lie that causes more pain once the truth is revealed.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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