2 Reasons Why The Truth Is Better Than A Lie

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It’s not hard to figure out the difference between a right and a wrong, just as it’s easy to distinguish the truth from a lie.  We hear people say all the time, “I told a little white lie.”  Well, I would agree with this to a certain extent.

Are there differences between lies?

Why yes!  There are black lies, white lies, small lies, big lies, short lies, long lies, children lies, adult lies, work lies, school lies, church lies, home lies, verbal lies, nonverbal lies, etc.

As you may know, sometimes it’s what we don’t say that can be a lie.

Regardless of what kind of lie we are talking about, at the end of the day a lie is a lie.

Anything besides the truth is a LIE.

 

Let’s talk about why we need to tell the truth.

2 Reasons Why The Truth Is Better Than A Lie

 

1. Reliability

When you tell the truth, people believe you are a reliable source of information.  Without a doubt, they know you will consistently tell the truth.

The key word is consistency.

However, you should know, all it takes is one lie to discredit your reliability.  Once you have undermined your reliability, you will always be suspicious to the person or people you lied to.

Life’s not over when this happens, but it will take time to regain your reliability.

Why?  Because reliability is dependent on time and consistency.

2. Validity

When a person lies, that person’s validity escapes them.  Validity deals with factualness or soundness of what we say or do.

If we were to walk outside and the sky is an obvious clear, beautiful blue sky.

What would happen, if seconds later I tried to convince you the sky was a beautiful orange hue?

First, you would ask me, “Are you color blind?”  Second, you would say, “All jokes aside, do you seriously believe the sky is orange?”

If I were not color blind, you would question my validity especially when it comes to differentiating colors.  And you would possibly question my factualness with other things.

I know this is a basic illustration, but the same principle even applies to the highest form of leadership.

Once we lose either reliability or validity, we then cause others to question our credibility.

Low credibility causes serious trust issues in any relationship.

 

These rules apply personally and professionally.

If you are a business owner, work supervisor, church clergyman, speaker, writer, entertainer, politician, or any other leader in an industry; credibility will make or break your leadership.

Truth is a life builder, but lying is a life destroyer.

B.E.Hall

 

Action: Tell the truth and let people decide what they would like to do with the truth.  Whatever you do, don’t lie and have people believing a lie.  It never ends well.

Question(s): Would you rather be told a lie or the truth? (Please leave a comment below.)

 
Bryant
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Merciful March

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March is here, but where is your compassion?

As long as we have life, we should demonstrate a compassionate spirit.

Mercy is defined as compassionate or kindly forbearance shown towards an offender.

To have a successful and meaningful 2014, you will need a merciful heart.

We shouldn't possess a merciful heart only during the month of March, but it should be daily challenge.
 

3 Reasons To Be Merciful

1. Jesus was merciful

One primary reason for us to embrace the spirit of being merciful should be because our Savior, Jesus Christ, gives it to us.

Knowing how much our Savior sacrificed for us when we didn’t deserve it is quite a humbling thought.  That thought alone should move us to be merciful with others.

2. Free our minds

Without the presence of mercy, negative emotions will control our minds.  Being merciful to those who may not deserve it releases our minds from any bitterness and resentment.

Without a doubt, these emotions will hinder us from being productive in 2014; so rid yourself of these emotions by being merciful.

3. We reap what we sow

Be merciful to others because someone was merciful to you.

If you reflect on your life, you will discover several experiences in which you did not receive what you really deserved because someone was merciful to you.

Sometimes we forget, but it is now time to pay it forward.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Matthew 5:7

 

Once we possess a heart full of mercy, it will be a natural phenomenal for you attract the mercy of others because of your humility.

 

Action: Find a way to be merciful in a situation you usually wouldn’t show mercy.  Then, document your experience and watch how it positively affects your life.   

Question(s): Do you remember a unique life experience when you received mercy, but you knew you deserved justice? (Please leave a comment below.)

 
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When Life Gives You M and M’s

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You’ve heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, what do you do when life gives you M and M’s?

You may think for today’s topic, we are talking about perspective or you may be thinking we are going to talk about the always favorite, never gets old, and yes oh yes, CHOCOLATE Candies – M&Ms (peanut M&Ms; even better, Peanut Butter M&Ms = YUM!), but not today.

So let’s get back to the question at hand – what do you do when life gives you M and M’s?

You Make Memories of course!

 

Nowadays, pretty much everyone has a mobile phone with a camera to take photos and capture video footage.  I absolutely love my camera phone, but I am more attached to my DSLR Camera.  My camera is a must-go-everywhere passenger!  It must always be fully charged with memory card space available!

I stand on guard, listening and ready to press the red camera phone button or the camera button because I am so passionate about M and M’s!  Just this morning, my son sang a song to the beat of his own tune and his heart’s delight, with only the words of “Thank You Jesus!”

Not only did I press that red button on my phone to record his singing voice, but that memory also made me reflect on his very simple song!  That was my M and M moment for the morning.

The importance of M and M’s is especially important for you, but even more so for your children.  Making memories with your children, family, and friends allows for mental pictures to be captured and reserved in the inner workings of your brain for perfect timing recall.

Think about a time when you reflected on a mental picture that came into your mind and made you smile or even chuckle.  Think about how you felt!

M and M’s (Making Memories) are a blessing!

 

When you scroll through old pictures and captured videos; you go to another place / another zone.  I recall one time going through an old box and in it, I found childhood, high school, and college pictures, and the next thing I know, an hour had passed, just because my heart smiled as I recalled the memories made in each picture!

You have the opportunity to make memories everywhere you go; everyday of your life; every moment of your life!  So invest in M and M’s going forward.  Look around and observe and listen for moments to indulge in M and M’s!

One of my absolute favorite M and M moments – Dancing In the Rain!
 

(In regards to the reference to “M&Ms in this blog entry; M&Ms does not endorse this website, nor do they endorse the views expressed).

 
Chaitra
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