Packaging the Truth


Ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place in regard to telling the truth? Have you ever been compelled to lie to rescue yourself from a situation? In parenting, have you ever told your child one thing but knowing very well you meant the opposite? Did you, while searching for a job make up some lies in your CV?

Well this and many other questions that you may ask yourself put you in a place where your personal integrity is tested. Communication is said to be that activity that we engage in consciously or subconsciously. Truth on its part needs to be communicated at all times by all. Many are the times that both believers and non-believers have had to lie in one way or the other in order to accomplish a certain mission that they set out to do.

Speaking the truth is a daunting task. You may sometimes find yourself in situations where telling the truth will hurt someone you love or sour relations with family & friends or even alienate you. How then do you get out of this sticky situation? Do you say the truth nevertheless and be ready to face the consequences or do you with hold the truth and maintain the status quo because after all “what you don’t know wont hurt you”.
“Ephesians 4:15: Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”

Being able to speak the truth in love is a sign of maturity as a Christian. The truth, no matter how controversial/hurtful/painful if spoken in love will always produce positive results. When thinking of how to pass across the truth, always consider the recipient – is it in their best interest? /what purpose will it achieve? /how will it impact the recipient? /what is the best way to package it. Putting others first and not having selfish ulterior motives will enable us to package the truth in the best way possible and be able to face the consequences with boldness.
Maintaining high standards of integrity will help you to package the truth effectively. Who you are when no one is watching is a true definition and representation of your character. Being truthful and honest with yourself allows you to face the truth boldly when dealing with others. If you cultivate self honesty, then you can be sure that being honest when dealing with others will come easy. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks {John 6:45}.
As a believer it is important that you strive to ensure that you do not compromise on the call that you made and the faith that you profess by making a conscious decision to always speak the truth no matter what the consequences may be.

John 8:32 “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

The truth will always set you free, and even if it hurts still it is something that you can hold onto and depend on. Let us strive to celebrate the Truth by holding in high esteem the confession we made by communicating the truth always.

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