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The Bible tells us to speak the truth.

When it comes to speaking the truth many of us are like Colonel Jessup, the character played by Jack Nicholson in the movie A Few Good Men.

Tom Cruise’s character, Kaffee, was questioning Jessup in a military courtroom.

The scene was intense and heated, and finally Kaffee blurted out, “I want the truth”.

Jessup exploded, “You can’t handle the truth.”

We don’t think those we love can handle the truth

So we keep it from them, or we tell them a lie.

That’s nothing but fear in action, and as we have all learned that only makes matters worse.

If you want strong relationships, speak the truth.

And when you do, be sure to speak the truth in love.

You’ll be surprised just how well they can handle the truth.

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