Honest Conversations

I had a great lunch today. The food was fine and the atmosphere was ok. It was the honest conversation that made it great.  But as I drove away, I wondered out loud how many of my relationships are enjoyable, but may be a bit fake. 

My mom always told me that "honesty is the best policy".

Thomas Jefferson  was fond of saying "honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom".

"Speak the truth in love" is Paul's exhortation for us in Ephesians 4. In fact he implies that if we do just that, it will help us to mature.

So, this week I'm going to focus on honesty in my life. I am going to follow my mom's teaching, Jefferson's quips and Paul's encouragement. I'll let you know how it goes.

Honestly, I will.