The Truth! #MiddayMeditation - Sunday, August 9, 2020 #ImATruthAddict #Justice So what can the truth do for us? You will know the truth, and the truth will make you defensive? I think we can do better than that. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you dishonest? I don’t think we want to keep doing that. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you deceptive? We’ve seen way too much of that from public officials, and many people are now calling for accountability. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you bitter? That just makes us miserable, and miserable to live with. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you angry? Anger can be a positive thing, but only if it is channeled toward constructive change and gives us energy instead of hatred. We can eventually move beyond that too. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. I truly believe that would be the best thing for all of us. To become more free because of the truth. To become more honest because of the truth. To become more responsible because of the truth. To become better neighbors because of the truth. To become more productive and contributing citizens because of the truth. To become better Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, people of other faiths, or people of conscience with no religion—all better because of the truth. To become a better and freer country for all of us because of the truth. And a big issue for me, as the father of two teenage boys, is how we can all become better parents who are more supportive of other parents because of the truth. - Jim Wallis https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrfZ8ph-mH/?igshid=14eh1629ihpiu