Proverbs 24:26 (ESV)
26 Whoever gives an honest answer
kisses the lips.
I liked to be kissed. I especially like kissing my wife. In a close second, is getting a kiss from my grandchildren. I don’t like to get kissed by a dog or frog. The above proverb is a word picture proverb that gives us a great picture of a great truth. It is simple, but clear. Getting an honest answer from someone is like getting a kiss on the lips. I don’t think Solomon had the dog or frog in mind, either. I think he was talking about how great it is to come home from a long day of work to receive an honest answer. Or, to sit down for a nice romantic evening and have your spouse pucker their lips and simulate an honest answer. Or, leaving for a long trip and have them blow you a final honest answer. That is the beauty of honesty. It is like a big, fat, wet, juicy kiss. Give one out today. You would be surprised at how others respond. They just might kiss you back … honestly. When we give someone great answers, words of wisdom or counsel, and it is from God, we need to know it is like giving them a kiss on the lips. Giving God's wisdom to others is refreshing and soothing. Honesty is the bedrock for how we build trust with others. When others are honest they are trustworthy. Trust is the result of honesty. Trust is the kiss on the lips.
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