I am curious to see what other people think.
Is it possible to be too honest in a conversation? Or is complete honesty the best way to converse with someone?
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- Matt Tibbles
- To follow God where ever he goes. Loving teenagers and helping them realize they are loved unconditionally by God and that their mistakes do not define who they are--God does. Touching those who God brings along the journey especially my family.
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Truth-telling is always good. However, truth-telling may also involve not telling everything you know about the truth. It may be the truth that I am somewhat of a geeky nerd, but truth-telling doesn't require you to tell me that. That kind of truth-telling turns truth into a weapon.
On the other hand the deepest and strongest relationships are the ones that are committed to growing in truth-telling. This kind of truth-telling has as its motivation the discovery and development of our common humanity. When we can wield the truth, not as a weapon but as the means of discovery, then personal growth, spiritual growth, and relationships all have opportunity to flourish. Of course this kind of truth-telling requires both courage and humility. Blessings.
Welcome back to blog land.
1. I took "your" quiz, and I'd like to brag that I got 100% as well, but there were some stupid answers on it!
2. I think there are situations when a person does not need to know the entire truth. We all know that the truth can hurt. But if that brings growth or is constructive then I suppose it's a good thing. But if it will just hurt a person and nothing better will come of it then I think it's unnecessary to share. I wish I could think of an example.
Well, the second greatest command is "Love your neighbor as yourself," so I would say truthfulness is certainly a huge part of loving someone. God intends for us to "speak the truth in love". When one's tone and motive is godly love, truthfulness shouldn't be a problem. On the flip-side, using truth as a weapon of mass destruction is never what God intended.
p.s. I'm so glad to see you blogging again. You are such a great thinker!
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