From the time we are children, we are taught that honesty is the best policy, but sometimes being honest is hard. So we sometimes convince ourselves that it is alright to tell “little white lies.” But there is a problem: those little white lies tend to grow, and when they do, they cause havoc and pain in our lives. For Christians, the issue of honesty should not be a topic for debate. Honesty is not just the best policy; it is God’s policy. If we are followers worthy of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we must avoid all lies, white or otherwise. So when we are tempted to sow the seeds of deception, we must resist that temptation. Truth is God’s way, and a lie, of whatever color, is not. Let us ask God to give us the courage to speak honestly and let us walk righteously so that others may see God’s eternal truth reflected in our words and deeds. Let us be the light that draws unbelievers to God. — Proverbs 11:5
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