There is a saying in the Word,
‘And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’ (Jn. 8:32).
However, my experience in life has been that the truth will make one mad long before it sets them free. Perhaps it is the fallen nature of man, but many people seem to prefer a lie over the truth any day.
Do you think this is a good idea?
How does this outfit look on me?
Do you think I’ve gained weight?
Sadly, there are far too many instances where people will seek out the 'honest' opinion of another when what they truly desire is just for someone to agree with their viewpoint or with the decision that they have already settled upon in their mind. But why embrace a lie? What good could that possibly bring about? The answer is ‘none’.
So why do so many people do it?
The ego is an incredible and terrible thing and the pride of life is a burden around one's neck. It causes people to refuse to admit that they were wrong, restrains one from apologizing and prompts one to launch an unrelenting defense as to why their wrong perception is right, even as truth stands in their face and rings in their ears.
This is not a new phenomenon. From the beginning of time, men have possessed a bend toward embracing lies over truth. Romans 1:25 notes, ‘For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.’
Unfortunately, as often as many will say that they hunger for truth, all too often they truly prefer a lie. Yet there is nothing shrouded in darkness which will not be brought to the light. And light is always better. The lie might spare your emotions and make you feel good temporarily, but its end is destruction. The truth, however, may injure your feelings and pride in the short term, but is always beneficial and life giving in the long run.
So, when given the choice, between the truth and the lie … choose truth.
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