The Importance of Truth
Truth is not just a moral value it is a lifeline. It is the foundation of trust, safety, love, and genuine connection.
Without truth, relationships crumble, hearts become guarded, and peace is replaced with anxiety. I’ve learned this not just through Scripture, but through lived experience.
The Bible speaks clearly about the power and necessity of truth. 2 Corinthians 4:2 says, “We have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception… On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” Truth is not meant to be hidden, twisted, or softened to protect comfort. It is meant to be set forth plainly honestly before God and one another.
For me, truth is deeply tied to trust and safety. To lie to me is to lose my complete trust, because trust speaks directly to my need to feel safe. When someone lies, it doesn’t just affect their words it casts doubt on their actions, their intentions, and their character.
Lying puts me in a position where I can no longer rest; I begin to question everything. And that is not how love is meant to feel.
Lying is not an act of love. It is selfish and deeply hurtful. It communicates a lack of respect and consideration for the other person’s heart. Ephesians 4:25 reminds us, “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” Truth honors the other person; lies diminish them.
I don’t feel cared for when I’m lied to. I don’t feel protected. I don’t feel safe. And because God is truth “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). I believe His love cannot fully reside where honesty is absent. You cannot claim to love someone while consistently deceiving them. Love and lies cannot coexist.
Choosing distance from someone who lied to me is not rooted in hate. It’s rooted in self-preservation. Their presence creates anxiety, and my mind becomes consumed with what is real and what is not. That constant state of mistrust steals peace, and God did not call us to live in confusion or fear. “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33).
The deepest disappointment comes from having someone in my life who feels the need to lie instead of respecting me enough to be honest. Big or small, the size of the lie doesn’t matter the feeling of being unsafe is the same. Once trust is broken, the heart remembers.
Truth brings freedom. John 8:32 says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Freedom doesn’t come from avoiding hard conversations; it comes from honesty, accountability, and integrity. Truth may be uncomfortable, but it heals. Lies may feel easier in the moment, but they destroy slowly and deeply.
I choose truth because I choose peace, safety, and alignment with God’s heart.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being a God of truth, light, and love. Search our hearts and remove anything in us that leans toward deception, fear, or dishonesty. Help us to speak the truth in love, even when it is uncomfortable.
Heal the places in us that have been wounded by lies and broken trust. Teach us to walk in integrity, to honor one another, and to create relationships rooted in safety and respect.
Restore peace to anxious hearts and remind us that You are our refuge and protector. May our lives reflect Your truth so that others may see You in us.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen