I had a great laugh yesterday. It’s a good thing I can laugh at myself because some people would have been crushed. I had an appointment yesterday and I put on some clothes that I hadn’t worn in a while. When I asked my wife if I looked all right, she took one glance at me and said, “You look like a sausage!”. The clothes I had on were a “little” tight and with the shirt tucked in and the belt cinched up, she said it reminded her of link sausage. (It’s getting worse isn’t it!)
I love my wife and I appreciate her honesty. I knew the clothes were a little tight and what I really wanted to know is if they coordinated. She was honest with me. It wasn’t the answer I wanted but I’m glad she felt she could tell me the truth.
God requires us to be honest in everything. Sometimes, honesty is brutal. I heard on the radio the other day where it may not be wise to be honest in all situations but we should never be deceitful. Is there a difference? I think it’s splitting hairs. If you aren’t honest with someone, isn’t that deceitful? Luke 16:10(NIV) says, “Whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
The next time someone asks you how they look…PRAY!
Dave, that sounds like Patti. Thanks for the smile. Your Friend & Brother Paul