Is a white lie like a white witch...?

"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth" 1 John 3:18

How many of us put up a show with words or try to sweeten people up? I'll admit, I am guilty of it. Yes I normally mean what I say as I always try to look for the most positive thing left to say but sometimes, when there's absolutely nothing, yet the other person needs some love, I open my mouth. Yes, I am guilty of trying to make people happy... trying to make them smile... but a white lie is a lie, even when meant well.

I think next time, a hug would suffice. Maybe not if they're not accustomed to it. But there are some things that words can't express but a hug manages quite easily.

But then again, how do you tell someone that you're not comfortable hugging them? Ever had to tell someone that? What's the proper way to do it? Do you just run away everytime you see them? Do you get your dad to go tell them to stop bothering you? It seems that the answer is a lot more simple than that. Tell them.

I'm really bad with this honesty thing. I've been told I'm pretty good at it but that's only cos I hate things bugging me so I have to get it out of my mind asap. But if I dont' want to do it, I can pretty well find any reason to be good enough.

Oh yeah... so is a white lie like a white witch? Are they as bad as the other... yes it's "smaller" and less harmful but aren't we still playing with fire?