The other morning in my personal Bible reading, I read about the man who lay on a bed of lies that was too short for him. The deception could not cover him. What an apt illustration.
The passage was referring to the leaders in Israel. The Lord said he knew how to thresh the different types of seeds in the correct way. I took it to mean that he gives each person the consequences or rewards of his actions. His judgment, his harvest, is just or fitting, according to what each person needs.
In my own life, I think about how lies or deception are never a big enough bed to lie on. They do not bring safety.
In my writing, I try to be honest. In my relationship with my husband and daughter also I must be honest.
P.S. The feature photo is of our last-minute, rather-hobbled-together-but-still-fun, lantern-lit Valentine’s supper.
Nice photo making use of the lantern light!
Thank you for sharing your words. I love the homeyness of the photo, right down to the doll on the kitchen counter. I can tell that honesty and love reign in your palace. ❤
Thank you, Danette. Sweet words.
Thank you, Marlan. That’s a compliment coming from you!
You’re welcome!
Where is the scripture passage you speak of? I could not bring it up yet. Thanks for highlighting it.
Isaiah 28:20 speaks about the bed too short to lie on. Much of chapter 28 speaks of the lies and deception of the leaders in Israel.
That looks so cozy! I too try to be honest in my blog writing. I’ve heard of so many bloggers over the years who have been dishonest about their lives. Sadly those bloggers professed to be a Christian so that makes a poor witness. How is everyone doing?
We are doing well, Regina. It’s so good to hear from you!
It’s somehow fitting that you live close to the headwaters of the mighty Potomac River. The source of something could be also said to be it’s essential truth. Honesty is a route to many things while lies can’t go anywhere, can they?
I wish you luck and patience on your path of honesty. Honesty can make for impatience. There’s a great word that the Nepalese have. “Beilum”. It means “not quite yet”.
Q: “Are we there yet?”
A: “Beilum.”
That’s a very cool thought–truth as a source and honesty a river.
And beilum is a good word. As a writer, I like to collect those. :)