Taradiddle

Whether it is a petty lie or pretentious nonsense, no sane person in politics or in any manner of office should make up such a taradiddle. And yet, as we head to the election polls to cast our votes, we are reminded of the divisive lines that are drawn between people, parties and provinces. We are believing that our government can save us from our predicaments, problems and past.

We like to think of ourselves as being honest, but if you check the statistics, everyone is a liar. According to researchers, the average person lies at least once or twice a day. Just think about these questions:

Have you ever given someone a compliment that wasn’t genuine? Have you every told another person that you were great when you were really suffering from health, relationship or other issues and having a horrible day? Lastly, have you ever told a person you were too busy just to avoid talking to them or doing something with them? If the answer was “yes” to even one of these questions, then you are a liar.

Proverbs 19:9 tells us that, “a false witness will not go unpunished and he who breathes out lies will perish.”

If you suspect someone might be lying to you but aren’t sure, an easy way to find out is to ask him or her “Why?” questions. “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.” Proverbs 6: 16-19

Let’s be honest and know that the only way to the truth is through Jesus.