Speaking truth can ruin a real connection; honesty power is something few people can handle.
Those people, who tell lies, will attempt to overpower you with words, their intellectual onslaught of nonsense that is meant to trap you into a never-ending argument.
It is better to swallow and taste angry words, than for you to eat crow and ruin connection with someone who is real. Sometime we have to be honest with self, first before continuing damaging relationships with people who are honest.
Honesty is a fundamental principle in Christian doctrine and is a deeply rooted concept in Holy Scripture. Emphasizing the importance of honesty in behavior and the spiritual power it holds. Truthfulness and sincerity frees us from the power of deceit and dishonesty.
God delights in honesty; lying lips are an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 12:22). We are taught in (Exodus 20:16) not to give false testimony against a neighbor. Here are just two of the things God hates, haughty eyes and a lying tongue (Proverbs 6:16-19).
This is a call to truth; we each must put off falsehood and speak truthfully, for we are members of one body, it is time to live honorably. Strive to keep your conscious clear before God and man, securing both Divine favor and social harmony.
Live with integrity and truth whether in speech, action, or in social interface and community.
Honesty gives power to those who are honest, power to comprehend situations and accept them, allowing time for us to realign focus to our faith and worship the ONE God, CREATOR of all.
Proverbs 12:22
New International Version
22 “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
Proverbs 12:22
King James Version
22 “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
Proverbs 12:22
Living Bible
22 “God delights in those who keep their promises and abhors those who don’t.”
Exodus 20:16
New International Version
16 “ “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”
Exodus 20:16
King James Version
16 “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Exodus 20:16
Living Bible
16 “ “You must not lie.”
Proverbs 6:16-19
New International Version
16 “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”
Proverbs 6:16-19
King James Version
16 “These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”
Proverbs 6:16-19
Living Bible
16-19 “For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers.”