Secret of happiness # 5

Speak the truth, all the time.

"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.” Col. 3:9

Lying leads to confusion for all involved; it destroys trust; it robs the liar and the "lied to" of the dignity we each are given.

To speak the truth in love is freeing.  As Jesus said, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”  Telling the truth will also set us free.

To lie ensnares. It is hard to remember all your lies and eventually you will be caught.

The Germans have a saying, "Lies have short legs,” meaning they can't run far and will be caught. Being caught certainly decreases our happiness!

Ask God for wisdom in speaking the truth  in love all the time, and you will be happier!

Picture: lying always leads to shame in the end: