Great read from a fav author, Lorraine Peterson... who is also responsible for the gem, If God Loves Me, Why Can't I Get My Locker Open?
A TASTE:
Day 3
Dishonesty in the Limelight
Donna was on the youth planning team at her church. When Dave interrupted her idea with, "Only a dumb blonde could think that's a good idea," it was like a knife going through her. Later, when he asked if he had offended her, she said everything was okay. It was a lie, but she didn't know how to say, "Yes, your remark hurt me."
Months later, when Dave was giving orders to everyone, she came out with a snippy "Heil Hitler!"
Most of us suffer the consequences of dishonesty in some area of life. Lying to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to keep the peace is still breaking one of God's Ten Commandments. Saying, "No, nothing's bothering me," instead of "I really can't talk about it now," is just another lie.
Some people are so defensive they have an automatic reflex that blames the weather, the person in authority, the dog, or the traffic when anything might be their fault. Others live a lie either by exaggerating to get attention or telling some stories to make themselves look good.
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