One thing that has really made me rather ill lately is people who claim to also value these virtues are not following their own advice. Anyone can google motivational quotes and stick them as their fb statuses.....but it takes real guts to not only speak the truth, but to live it! I have found it rather odd, and others should to, that the first people who claim to hold the truth and quote scripture by saying "the truth shall set you free" will be the ones who are dishonest, that you catch in a lie.
Lying is so selfish, it's an act of self-preservation in which you do not spare another's feelings. It all comes out in the end and most of the time, the innocent ones are the ones who suffer the most, sadly. Lying, being dishonest, and deceitful are some of the ugliest traits I've ever seen on a person.....and it all comes back in the end. I will continue to strive for the truth to protect those dearest to me, however, i am decent enough not to tell the truth just to spite someone.
I am so very thankful for all the honest people in my life! I love my family and my close friends that I can trust. I'm so lucky to have filtered out the negative people in my life and to surround myself with positive people. Their honesty makes them beautiful and those are the relationships I value, and will continue to value, always!
So, obviously, yes, I am in a mood to vent a little and I feel much better now!
Thanks for reading, and strive for the truth....teach your children to do so as well.....I know I am :)
