Standing On The Truth
There is one thing that will endure the passage of time and will remain unchanged: that thing is "truth." No matter how long a lie has lasted and no matter how popular it may be, the truth will always prevail someday. Nothing will out-last the truth because, when a truth is said, it stands firm. Standing with the truth also means that you are standing firm. If you tilt towards lies, you will still need multiple lies to cover it up and at the end of the day, it will blow up. You see, the kind of stress involved in covering up lies will not be worth it at the end.
When you are known for saying the truth, people will not have difficulty in trusting you. Truth is not a function of your environment but a function of what you are made of. There is no justifiable reason to give to tilt towards the pathway of lies. No matter the environment you find yourself in and no matter what happens, you can be as truthful and honest as possible, it you wish to.
It is worthy to note that truth, just as lies, is a product of choice. If you make the choice to be truthful, you should try to abide by it irrespective of what happens along the way. Note this: it will always pay to be on the side of the truth. A single lie that is told, if discovered, can destroy years of building of trust. This is why you cannot risk comprising your truth for lies. No matter the guise that lies come, it will not be preferred over the truth.
A lot of people give excuses for lies as "necessary evil." Well, just to let you know, everyday will always present to you the opportunity to either tell the truth or deviate to lies. What you do with the opportunity is your own responsibility. Whatever pathway you tilt towards - whether truth or lies, will always have results at the end. I have heard many name that people use to cover up lies: like "alternate truth", "political correctness", "diplomatic assertion". If it is a lie, then it is not justified as the truth, because lies cannot superimpose on truth.
To gain trust for bigger things, you should be faithfully honest in small things first. If you cannot keep to the truth when small things are entrusted into your hands, it may be almost impossible for you to be truthful in a much bigger thing. Truth is far easier. This is because, not only will you not have a problem with remembering what you said even after years have passed, you will not be scared of accusations. I am sure many people have heard of this widely used quote:
A clear conscience does not fear accusation
A clear conscience is one that is borne out of truth and not lies. Obviously, anything built on lies is like building a structure on a sinking sandy soil - it will not stand the test of time. Building on the truth is like having a structure built on a solid foundation, no matter what happens, it will not be moved. Do no allow what happens in and around you to make you to tilt away from the path of truth.
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Greetings @samminator, very interesting your article about the truth and how it influences us to stand firm in our lives, I am one of those who think and say that a liar is caught faster than a thief, lies what they generate is more problems because a lie leads to another and when they become unsustainable the damage is very large and irreversible, so as the saying goes for the truth died our Lord Jesus Christ, so it is preferable to walk with the truth all the time.
Nicely said. Truth is the only surest thing. Even the Holy book admonishes us to stand for the truth.
Thanks a lot for the nice comment buddy
One thing that I have noticed about the personality of truth is no matter how much you tried to cover it, the truth will always find its way out without no struggle. Stand on the truth and it will set you free. Live on the truth and your life will be more fulfill than you can imagine
Absolutely. The truth will eventually be revealed no matter how long it has stayed hidden.
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The truth is something that should be part of everyone, of the honorable way of life that everyone should lead, as you say, there are lies that tear down years of trust.
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That's right. Truth comes with honour and we must all try to abide with the truth.
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Truth is really something that should always be told, because lying adds more to our problem instead of solving the problem but truth give Peace and also helps you gain truth
Exactly! Problems can only be solved by the truth, not with lies.
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Yes! Truth is very important in everyone's life,without truth you are not trustworthy an nothing good should be entrust into your hand . Even as a leader or follower you have to be always truthful.
Thanks for this article .
That's right. The truth should apply to everyone even at the leadership position too.
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Hello Sam, you are absolutely correct. Truth is a scarce product in this age and time but it remains a very valid tool for growth in life. I have people who I can never trust for anything and that is as a result of the reputation they have drawn out for themselves in my mind.
Unfortunately, people throw away huge opportunities just because of their inability to be sincere with simple tasks.
I absolutely agree with you here. The truth is a necessary tool for the growth of anyone.
Thanks a lot baba