Proverbs 24
"An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips." ~ v. 26
When I read this verse, I immedately thought of how to reconcile this with when the truth hurts. And then I realized, a kiss on the lips is for loved ones, and you would never lie to your loved ones, even if it hurts. At the time, it seemed like telling my parents about school problems would hurt, so I held back. I refused to admit anything. And because I held back, when I no longer could conceal it, it had already inflicted a whole lot more damage in addition to whatever little telling the truth could have caused. I don't want to say much on this, so I'll stop here.
Two days ago I highlighted Proverbs 22:28 (Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your forefathers.) discussing ancient boundary stones. I mentioned about how that may have meant land distributions or old laws that we shouldn't alter. However, yesterday, a similar verse came up in Proverbs 23:10-11. It says, "Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, for their Defender is strong; He will take up their case against you." Upon reading this, moving ancient boundary stones took on a third meaning: to cheat people or to behave dishonestly. The LORD is a just God and He will avenge injustice. Both verses, ultimately, are related. Let them be a warning to us, keeping us honest, and on the straight and narrow.
On this note, good night!
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