In Ephesians Chapter 4, Paul gave three reasons for speaking the truth: to demonstrate maturity, to promote unity, and to strengthen one's testimony.The plea to speak truthfully is predicated on the proposition that we are no longer children spiritually. Children are known for their penchant to fantasize and exaggerate.
There was a story of a little boy who was given to exaggeration, and his mother was trying to break him of the habit. One day he came running in from school and excitedly told his mother that a lion had chased him all the way home.
"Now, Johnny,you know that was no lion; it was only the neighbour's dog down the street. I want you to go to your room and ask the Lord to forgive you." In a few minutes Johnny came out the room looking satisfied.
"Did you speak to the Lord, as I told you, son?" his mother asked.
"Yes, mother," Johnny said, "but the Lord said it was OK because when He first saw that dog, He thought it was a lion too."
We may smile at that story, but if we are not careful, in our eagerness to make an impression or to defend our position, we may very well join Johnny's league!
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