Truth: Omission of the Truth
Recently I asked if you kept something from someone, if it was considered lying or not. I asked if honesty was the best policy. I received many mixed answers to both- many said yes, always it's best to not keep things to yourself. Many said no, because you could hurt someone if they knew the truth.
Well is it lying then if you aren't telling the truth? No matter how justifiable it is, it's still lying right?
A friend of mine is a hound. He is married and has the eyes constantly on the chicas. He doesn't do anything, but he sure looks and acts like it he does. Yet around the wife, naturally he's on his best behavior. A regular Ward Cleaver to say the least.
So since he isn't being honest about how he is, and who is is, does that mean he is a liar? It's not like she is asking him. But he isn't being truthful to who he is when she isn't around. He is omitting the truth.
If he told her the truth, she'd probably be upset or hurt. He feels justified in not telling her. He's justified in keeping the peace, but he's lying. Yet, would anyone call him a liar? Probably not. He just omits the truth. Is this acceptable? Come on, be honest.
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