The Social Porcupine

Is it OK to lie? And to what point should we uphold a standard of honesty? Today I want to talk about honesty and lying. I will be speaking from the standpoint of the Bible. But if you aren't a believer, this will still apply to you - because these are life qualities that affect EVERYONE'S lives. So, please, feel free to read on ;)  I must say I have very complicated thoughts on this. Some may think they are confusing. But they aren't - in my mind everything I am about to say makes very much sense, and even together - just a complex arrangement of frayed consequences. If that even makes sense. First, I believe God hates lies (Proverbs 19:22, Ephesians 4:29).  And He even commands us to not lie (Leviticus 19:11) .  But all that being said the Bible also tells us to love. I'm  a strong advocate for truth - absolute truth. Yet I believe that contradictions can work together harmoniously - I'm not saying sin and righteousness c...

Characteristic qualities are a huge part of what make up individuals. They are what define us more than anything. They are what influence are thinking, our feelings, our concepts of life and the world. For most of us, it seems we adapt to those around us. We carry on the traits of family and friends with out meaning to or wanting to. It's quite ironic that for many people, their negative qualities are normally very similar to those that they most despise. I'm not quite sure what encourages natural positive traits in people(besides the obvious: God). It seems, deep down, a lot of it is driven by selfish desires to be loved and respected. But I do think it is possible to be truly practicing good works with good motives: the more we are in tune with God and His words and ways, the more this is possible. I think it is also very important to truly understand what some of these concepts are, and how to implement them into our lives. The following are ideas of...