Jul 26 2009
Honest Child
It’s human nature to lie. My inclination is to lie to get what I want. I don’t tell the truth (or half-truth) to cover up my mistakes or shortcomings. It’s no different with my child. She doesn’t have to be taught to lie and she already knows how to do it!
To tell the truth, at all times, is difficult to do. It’s a discipline. It requires effort. It requires accountability. God is watching.
It would be easier if every time I lie, God will send a lightning bolt, or something, to correct me. However, God does want to bless me, and he won’t do it if I constantly lie. In fact, He’ll settle the score if I am not repentant. There will always be a day of reckoning.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.
As a parent, I must model honesty in my family. Especially to my child. There needs to be sincerity in all apologies. There needs to be fairness in all the things we do.
I have to be involved. I have to engage my kid to ensure she knows I care, and I’m paying attention. God only wants honest people, and that’s who I want to bring up.
