An article for everyone to internalize. Much time, effort and energy on Rynna's behalf has produced a magnificent message to the reader. The scriptures included as well as note-worthy authors are thought-provoking. So easily one can "stretch the truth" without feeling he/she has actually told a lie. Thank you Rynna, once again.
JohnApril 3, 2014
A friend told me about this article and I'm so glad he did. Thank you for writing such a needed and timely piece. I'm really going to concentrate on this in my own life. I'll use it for my upcoming talk in church. Too bad this can't be a permanent post.
Linda DenningApril 2, 2014
Rynna, another marvelous article. I like how you compared Satan marketing his version of truth using the word "white" as in "white lie", trying to make us feel it isn't a big deal. I always look forward to your articles.
Lou March 26, 2014
Nothing like having someone turn on the lights for you so that you can see better. Thank you Rynna Ollivier for this outstanding article.
mlMarch 26, 2014
When I was a youngster "little white lies" came easy to me.I used them mostly in order not to hurt peoples feelings.
Over the years life teaches you many important lessons, one of them to be a truthful human being.
To me telling a lie is like keeping a rubber ball under water and we all know how difficult that is.
Wonderful article and a good reminder for some people who choose to use "little white lies" or stretching the truth a bit in their daily life....
AprilMarch 25, 2014
Awesome article! Stretching the truth is something that all good people struggle with during their lives. I often tell "white lies" in order to get out of social situations or dates because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. However, I realize after reading this article that I could handle these situations without being deceptive and just be more diplomatic. Thanks Rynna for your excellent insight!
JDMarch 24, 2014
Great article! It really hit home. I find myself exaggerating about stuff that is so stupid and insignificant. You're right about how it makes you feel angry at yourself. I need to get conscious about when and why I do it and put an end to it. Thanks for a well written and very important article. I am determined to conquer this one, thanks to you.
PaulaMarch 23, 2014
Loved how you shared the feelings we experience when we tell the truth and when we do not. Great article once again. Thank you!
LyndaMarch 21, 2014
One's mind can go round 'n round on this subject. On the one thought that untruths mushroom and then die...well eventually. But some untruths perpetuate falsehood throughout time. How easily a virtuous person can be damaged and even destroyed by untruths.
strelnikovMarch 20, 2014
Great Article, very difficult to live in the world without shaving the truth in one way or another. But this article helps, separating all of our excuses out, and making us recognize them.
Wade W. FillmoreMarch 20, 2014
Excellent. I will share it with my Baptist friend.
Doris HermannsMarch 20, 2014
If things are a problem, the truth may be hurt sombody, then I know it's better to shut my mouth, say nothing,give them a smile and go away!
This wonderful article teached me and let me think a lot longer about handeling this part of life.I agree with everything you say! Dear Rynna, this is an very important and impressive article!!God bless you <3
doris
LynnMarch 20, 2014
I think that it is important to add one point to this discussion. In our culture it is common for people to excuse themselves for offending or hurting others by saying,
Rebecca BMarch 20, 2014
This is a very impressive article. I too consider myself to be an honest person. In fact, I am lucky enough (or in some cases unlucky enough) to be one of those people who is terrible at lying. However, can look back at times in my life - when I was struggling spiritually - and see where the adversary made lying somewhat easier to turn to in order to hide bad decisions. This is an uplifting and in depth look into the power of truth in the most basic of ways. And thank you for reminding us, at the end, that we always have the Atonement. :)
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JillApril 3, 2014
An article for everyone to internalize. Much time, effort and energy on Rynna's behalf has produced a magnificent message to the reader. The scriptures included as well as note-worthy authors are thought-provoking. So easily one can "stretch the truth" without feeling he/she has actually told a lie. Thank you Rynna, once again.
JohnApril 3, 2014
A friend told me about this article and I'm so glad he did. Thank you for writing such a needed and timely piece. I'm really going to concentrate on this in my own life. I'll use it for my upcoming talk in church. Too bad this can't be a permanent post.
Linda DenningApril 2, 2014
Rynna, another marvelous article. I like how you compared Satan marketing his version of truth using the word "white" as in "white lie", trying to make us feel it isn't a big deal. I always look forward to your articles.
Lou March 26, 2014
Nothing like having someone turn on the lights for you so that you can see better. Thank you Rynna Ollivier for this outstanding article.
mlMarch 26, 2014
When I was a youngster "little white lies" came easy to me.I used them mostly in order not to hurt peoples feelings. Over the years life teaches you many important lessons, one of them to be a truthful human being. To me telling a lie is like keeping a rubber ball under water and we all know how difficult that is. Wonderful article and a good reminder for some people who choose to use "little white lies" or stretching the truth a bit in their daily life....
AprilMarch 25, 2014
Awesome article! Stretching the truth is something that all good people struggle with during their lives. I often tell "white lies" in order to get out of social situations or dates because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. However, I realize after reading this article that I could handle these situations without being deceptive and just be more diplomatic. Thanks Rynna for your excellent insight!
JDMarch 24, 2014
Great article! It really hit home. I find myself exaggerating about stuff that is so stupid and insignificant. You're right about how it makes you feel angry at yourself. I need to get conscious about when and why I do it and put an end to it. Thanks for a well written and very important article. I am determined to conquer this one, thanks to you.
PaulaMarch 23, 2014
Loved how you shared the feelings we experience when we tell the truth and when we do not. Great article once again. Thank you!
LyndaMarch 21, 2014
One's mind can go round 'n round on this subject. On the one thought that untruths mushroom and then die...well eventually. But some untruths perpetuate falsehood throughout time. How easily a virtuous person can be damaged and even destroyed by untruths.
strelnikovMarch 20, 2014
Great Article, very difficult to live in the world without shaving the truth in one way or another. But this article helps, separating all of our excuses out, and making us recognize them.
Wade W. FillmoreMarch 20, 2014
Excellent. I will share it with my Baptist friend.
Doris HermannsMarch 20, 2014
If things are a problem, the truth may be hurt sombody, then I know it's better to shut my mouth, say nothing,give them a smile and go away! This wonderful article teached me and let me think a lot longer about handeling this part of life.I agree with everything you say! Dear Rynna, this is an very important and impressive article!!God bless you <3 doris
LynnMarch 20, 2014
I think that it is important to add one point to this discussion. In our culture it is common for people to excuse themselves for offending or hurting others by saying,
Rebecca BMarch 20, 2014
This is a very impressive article. I too consider myself to be an honest person. In fact, I am lucky enough (or in some cases unlucky enough) to be one of those people who is terrible at lying. However, can look back at times in my life - when I was struggling spiritually - and see where the adversary made lying somewhat easier to turn to in order to hide bad decisions. This is an uplifting and in depth look into the power of truth in the most basic of ways. And thank you for reminding us, at the end, that we always have the Atonement. :)
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