The Traits Characteristic of Life Giving Words

A lie, whether it's one that you speak or a truth that you don't give forth, immediately destroys the things you and I most need to live life, relationship. Telling a lie doesn't keep the peace by definition. When speaking honest words that are hard to hear, the wise person thinks about the circumstances of the other person's life to see if the truth they want to give is acceptable. The only time in the Bible you're going to hear that something is a kiss on the lips is when someone gives an honest answer.