Christian Characteristics

For  my morning devotions, I am going do to a study on Character traits. I want to be a good branch on the Vine.

Truthfulness - 

Ephesians 4: 25(NIV)  Therefore, each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

(The Message)  What this adds up to, then is this: no more lies, no more pretense.  Tell your neighbor the truth.  In Christ's body we're all connected to each other, after all, When you lie to others, you end  up lying to yourself.

Being truthful 100% of the time is a goal to reach. It's being honest on a consistent bases. Be honest with one another, be truthful.  Just keep trying, and grace will cover you for the times your not.  When you wake in the morning determine in your heart, today I will be truthful in all occasions, whites lies included.
God desires us to be truthful in all that we do. We don't have to be hateful or hurtful but we do have to be honest.

God, give us the words to speak as we learn to speak truth to our fellow man, especially in times when we feel fearful of backlash or we want to save face.  We want to be better people in your sight. I love you, Jesus.