When Christians Lie

I came to notice several years ago that Christians lie. The problem is they lie to themselves at the same time that the lie to others. They think that if they focus on a part of the truth, that it substitutes for the whole truth. They think that if they do that, that it isn't a lie, and thus lie to themselves. In the effort to be nice and not hurt feelings we aren't up front with people, but we should just tell people the honest truth. And this might be the worst part. It's often the people that should tell the whole truth that don't.

When someone finally finds out the whole truth, they don't feel spared. They feel used. No one should have to find out the truth from strangers, it should be from friends. The fact is that sometimes the truth hurts. But tears should be shed together with friends not held back in the presence of the stranger who just cared enough about you to be honest. I hate this.

Leaders, get some courage and be honest with people. Stop jerking their lives around.

--Ben