Character & Integrity
💎 Telling the Truth
A lie feels easier for a minute and harder later. Speak truth to your neighbor, starting at home.
Truth
“Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.”
Proverbs 12:22 · World English Bible
Honest
“Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.”
Ephesians 4:25 · World English Bible
Speak
“These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,”
Zechariah 8:16 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice Proverbs 12:22
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
LyingareanabominationtoYahweh,butwhodothetrutharehis
Pray together
Dear God, I am tempted to hide the truth. Please make me brave enough to say what really happened. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Tell a parent the true story in one or two sentences before the day ends.
Parent tip
Make truth safer than lying by thanking honesty first, then handling the consequence calmly.