Truth tellers aren’t always celebrated. Speak the truth anyhow.

An environment of grace encourages truth telling

Being honest with ourselves about... Ourselves!

The Power To Do The Right Thing

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations in which it is very difficult to do what we know is right.

A simple example of this with which everyone can relate is truth telling. We have all been in situations in which we knew the truth and we knew that speaking the truth was the right thing to do and, yet, speaking the truth was going to be uncomfortable.

This is why doing what is right is noble, courageous and, even, impressive.

(And in some areas of life doing what is right can be downright rare.)

In Christianity we understand that consistently doing what is right will require power we do not possess—the power of the Holy Spirit.

You might ask, “Could I pray and ask the Holy Spirit to give me strength to do the right thing?”

Yes. In fact, that would be a wise prayer for all of us.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” –Jesus, Acts 1:8

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Genuine Humility And Truth Telling

Genuine humility—the kind the Bible commends—is highly dependent upon truth telling.  When we honestly recognize and acknowledge the truth about who we are and the truth about who God is, that understanding will tend to produce in us authentic humility.

Does Anyone Really Have Permission To Tell You The Truth?

When we really love someone, we give the person permission to tell us the truth.  People know that they have permission to tell us the truth by the way we respond when they do tell us the truth.  If we respond angrily and defensively, they realize they don’t really have permission.  If we respond gently, thoughtfully, and humbly they understand that they really do have permission to be honest with us.