Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?
“Sarah lied, saying, “I did not laugh,” for she was frightened. But He replied, “You did laugh.”” (Genesis 8:15)

Honesty is the best policy… except if telling the truth only serves to hurt someone else. Protecting the feelings of loved ones should always be weighed against telling the truth. 
The challenge is making sure we are protecting our loved ones and not protecting ourselves. Sometimes we lie because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings when, in fact, we are saving ourselves from having to answer for our own actions.  That challenge is what lies (pun intended) at the heart of the matter. 
 
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