Midweek Thought For Meditation- 7/1/26
Hi Everyone,
Truth is a gift that connects us to one another and to God. Honesty is not merely about facts. It’s about integrity, humility, and love. When we speak truth with compassion, admit our mistakes and live authentically, we become people that others can trust. In a world where words can divide or heal, may we choose honesty that is gentle, courageous, and life-giving.
Be Honest
Speak truth in humility to all people. Only then can you be a true person.
Native American Religions. Sioux proverb
CHRISTIANTY
Speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Proverbs 12:19
ISLAM
Bear true witness before Allah, even though it be against yourselves… do not be led by passion, or you will swerve from the truth. Qur’an 4.135
Surely truth leads to virtue, and virtue leads to paradise, and one continues to speak the truth until one becomes thoroughly truthful… Hadith of Bukhari
BUDDHISM
Speak truth with discretion, fearlessly and in a loving heart. Gospel of Buddha 46.7
The person who tells a lie, who transgresses in this one thing, transcending concern for the world beyond: There’s no evil might do. Dhammapada 176
Lying is the origin of all evils. Maharatnakuta Sutra 27, Bodhisattva Surata’s Discourse
HINDUISM
Speaking the truth with kindness, honesty that causes no pain… this is control of speech. Bhagavad Gita 17. 15
The one who is dishonest with respect to speech is dishonest in everything. Laws of Manu 4.256
The speech of enlightened ones consists of truth soaked in affection… find the words that save truth from harshness. Tirukkural 91,96
JUDAISM
The seal of God is truth. Shabbat 55
Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. Proverbs 23.23
Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Psalm 34.12-13
CONFUCIANISM
The object of the superior person is truth. Analects 15.31
Confucius said, “ I do not see what use a person can be put to, whose words cannot be trusted.” Analects 2.22
TAOISM
In speech, sincerity guides the person of Tao. Tao Te Ching 8
Do not assert with your mouth what your heart denies. Tract of the Quiet Way
*Musical Links- You’ll find these songs mirror the concepts of mindfulness, pure motives, and internal reflection
Psalm 15 Lord Who Shall Dwell In Thy Tabernacle https://share.google/FfgOHMzGZykKio4m9
Honesty https://share.google/C2AJdgnaERcnlZ2xr
Owen’s Pick https://share.google/VKhldvSssRlJfIegt
This will provide much food for thought.
Thank you, Owen!
Hi Everyone,
Truth is a gift that connects us to one another and to God. Honesty is not merely about facts. It’s about integrity, humility, and love. When we speak truth with compassion, admit our mistakes and live authentically, we become people that others can trust. In a world where words can divide or heal, may we choose honesty that is gentle, courageous, and life-giving.
Be Honest
Speak truth in humility to all people. Only then can you be a true person.
Native American Religions. Sioux proverb
CHRISTIANTY
Speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Proverbs 12:19
ISLAM
Bear true witness before Allah, even though it be against yourselves… do not be led by passion, or you will swerve from the truth. Qur’an 4.135
Surely truth leads to virtue, and virtue leads to paradise, and one continues to speak the truth until one becomes thoroughly truthful… Hadith of Bukhari
BUDDHISM
Speak truth with discretion, fearlessly and in a loving heart. Gospel of Buddha 46.7
The person who tells a lie, who transgresses in this one thing, transcending concern for the world beyond: There’s no evil might do. Dhammapada 176
Lying is the origin of all evils. Maharatnakuta Sutra 27, Bodhisattva Surata’s Discourse
HINDUISM
Speaking the truth with kindness, honesty that causes no pain… this is control of speech. Bhagavad Gita 17. 15
The one who is dishonest with respect to speech is dishonest in everything. Laws of Manu 4.256
The speech of enlightened ones consists of truth soaked in affection… find the words that save truth from harshness. Tirukkural 91,96
JUDAISM
The seal of God is truth. Shabbat 55
Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. Proverbs 23.23
Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Psalm 34.12-13
CONFUCIANISM
The object of the superior person is truth. Analects 15.31
Confucius said, “ I do not see what use a person can be put to, whose words cannot be trusted.” Analects 2.22
TAOISM
In speech, sincerity guides the person of Tao. Tao Te Ching 8
Do not assert with your mouth what your heart denies. Tract of the Quiet Way
*Musical Links- You’ll find these songs mirror the concepts of mindfulness, pure motives, and internal reflection
Psalm 15 Lord Who Shall Dwell In Thy Tabernacle https://share.google/FfgOHMzGZykKio4m9
Honesty https://share.google/C2AJdgnaERcnlZ2xr
Owen’s Pick https://share.google/VKhldvSssRlJfIegt
This will provide much food for thought.
Thank you, Owen!
June 24 Purify your Heart
June 17 Examine your motives
June 10 Lead with virtue and concern for others
June 3 Love and take care of your family
May 27 Honor your parents and respect your elders
May 20 Find harmony with your spouse
May 13 Admit when you're wrong, and repent
May 6 Be humble and honest, not proud
April 29 Be tolerant of others' beliefs
April 22 Live in harmony with everyone
April 15 Overcome hate with love
April 8 Be Impartial. God's rain falls even on the witch
April 1 Forgive, and let go of resentments
March 18 Look at the heart, not the face
March 11 Do No Harm
March 4 Doing Good Deeds
Feb 25 Giving
June 17 Examine your motives
June 10 Lead with virtue and concern for others
June 3 Love and take care of your family
May 27 Honor your parents and respect your elders
May 20 Find harmony with your spouse
May 13 Admit when you're wrong, and repent
May 6 Be humble and honest, not proud
April 29 Be tolerant of others' beliefs
April 22 Live in harmony with everyone
April 15 Overcome hate with love
April 8 Be Impartial. God's rain falls even on the witch
April 1 Forgive, and let go of resentments
March 18 Look at the heart, not the face
March 11 Do No Harm
March 4 Doing Good Deeds
Feb 25 Giving
