February 5-7, 2022

we may speak the words of truth

our opinions be perfectly reasoned

our understanding be as the sages’

but our proofs at times are abysmal

are careless mis-truths too appalling

for any consideration beyond rebuke

what place have lies and deceptions

within the speech of the righteous

Both "Lies" and "Truth Unblemished" were written in response to comments I've seen posted about the recent Trucker's Convoys protesting our various levels of governments' reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have Christian friends and acquaintances who are vocal in their support of the convoys and their opposition to government mandates and others who are vocal in their opposition to these. Both will at times cite proofs in support of their opinions that are, at best, questionable and, at worst, unrighteous. Whatever side we find ourselves on of any debate we find ourselves in there is no place in the Christian's argument for deception. Truth does not need a lie to support it.