May we— and our children— have the courage to speak the truth, despite our fears
The answer my co-parents lies in our sinful nature. Remember Proverbs 22:15 that folly is bound up in the heart of a child? It is our natural sinful tendency to respond with a lie when we sense the danger of being hurt, or hurting others; and we want to spare ourselves from that. Of course I have lied several times before. Because I was saving myself or sparing the ones I love from being hurt. But not because it’s natural and familiar, doesn’t mean it is acceptable.