My dear @ogoowinner it's so sad but that's the kind of world we live in today. All I can say is God help us. 
I believe that good will always overcome evil. 
Thanks for sharing

most especially in Nigeria.. Some people now see the truth as a treat..  Thereby calling it Hate speech..  Me I tire oo.. But still the truth needed to be told.

>“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” ― Edmund Burke. 

I guess we should all speak out against injustice. By keeping mum we may be a recipient of the injustice in a not so distant future. As Martin Niemöller said in one of his lectures 

>First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
>
>Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— 
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
>
>Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— 
Because I was not a Jew.
>
>Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

We really do not want that to be us.

Lies is the order of the day. They have buried the truth. I appreciate all writeups but
I love this line; 
> Some people are comfortable with lies. Some enjoy it because of the benefits  that come with it.

Lies pay this days after the truth has been kicked to exile.

Nice expressing the truth in your heart.

So truth, opps i said truth...
It has become a common trend now ,lies all over the place ,God must be thinking what direction have people been going through....
Guess we need a reset button...
I remember my friend ,they were stuck in some problem so when they were told to speak what happened ,all others spoke lies and he was the only one holding the stick of truth but what happened was he was punished  as he only came out black goats....this is what has been happening......

Hmmn what more can I say you nailed it, **truth** an angel turned monster in our time. **lies** have be glorified and given the elitist position, in our society. Oh, what a moral injustice.

Such is life. It is unfair and cruel. Wars are waged and murders of innocent people are committed. Men are being killed, and someone is making money on it. It's hard and terrible to live in this cruel world, scary for your children. Telling the truth it means making enemies. be silent or live on and do not pay attention to everything that is happening. It's hard. Tolerance to all of us and good luck !!!

@ogoowinner it's despondent that lies over shadows truth in this our present time. But to me I still go with the saying, "hurt me with the truth than console me with lies." No matter what....
Keep writing, it's one of the best way to ease our self when in pain.

When the world started embracing relativism and doing away with absolutes, it was only a matter of time before truth is shown the way out. I'm afraid we are in those times. Truth is going extinct. Unless revolutionaries can arise whose revolution starts with standing for truth against all odds. I will save the quote from George Orwell. Indeed in our times, telling the truth is a revolutionary act because what we see all around is the evolution of lies.

When we speak out agaainst injustice,the world will not see us as fool but rather take a step to readjust. Nice post @ogoowinner

Very true!! Facts are bitter and so is truth.  Very many people go ahead to tell lies because saying the truth breaks them down.  Am not saying am a truthful person but most of the times I like saying the truth even when others are hiding behind the lies.  My workmates can testify and most of them don't like me because of this.  But surely most times truth sets you free and gives you that inner peace.  Thanks @ogoowinner it's a wonderful piece.

Hi Ogoo:),

I trust you are well? 

I'm curious to know how you have hrown your account so much in such a short period of time, care to share or advice dear?

Greetings from Kenya.

Hmm, thank you my lady. 

No matter how hurt telling the truth might be, it is better than the pleasure of lies.  
When people find out you are right, they praise you to your eyes and you will be filled with pride which is enough medicine to heal the hurt, the same way to humiliate liars in his eyes to the extent that he forget of forfeit all the pleasures he has derived. 

This might take time, but it worth waiting for.

Well, i inderstand you and the situation.
*Truth is good, but not all truth is good to say*
Most times, i just leave them to feed to the lies and blame me for it.
But telling the truth isnt easy, most times they dont even believe you.
I would rather say the truth, endure the humilation and haterd. 
Than let my conscience come for me and eat me up. 
And one thing i believe, 
*if a lie goes for a years, the truth would one day surface.

The truth is... We are horible beings. We let hate and greed run this world.

We let the innocent suffer and look upon those in need as lesser than those who with greed. We value lies over truths because we would rather live in ignorance than accept the realities which we live in. I think it's more people don't like hearing the truth about themselves. People love to go through life with their ego stroked in a cozy bubble, thinking they're infallible

And the pen remains an instrument to reveal the deepest pain the heart conceives. Well written, deep and 100% truth... I just discovered your blog anyway, would always come by to visit hopefully read more inspirational and hopefully steal some writing tricks 😊 @ogoowinner

but the one fact will be always above the is truth is superior

The truth ought to save us but now it's the opposite today. No matter how hard it is hidden, no matter how long it takes someday the truth is going to find it's way out 
The worst dilemma a person can find himself in is wanting to say the truth but can't cause of some circumstances/conditions

HMmm.... Telling the truth is needed, however, one needs to sit and think of HOW BEST to tell it and it takes a lot of WISDOM to do this. I think that is what your relatives are trying to caution you about.

The status quo indeed provides humongous privileges for lie mongers. This takes me back to the happenings in third world countries and even the so called developed states. Most times I believe that the world is operating a on a lie surrounding all spheres of life

> The ambassadors of truth are constantly being attacked, humiliated or frustrated by the emperors of lies. 


I totally agree with the above statement, it feels like the whole world is crashing but you do not give up because the truth shall set you free. Its the only way to freedom so why not risk everything. Stay blessed.

yeah, you are right, the injustice is everywhere, its obvious in the Nigerian senate, if not for any other scenario, at least the one of Dino Melaye comes to mind. They really want to pull the man down because of the speech he made in the Senate criticising the Nigerian President, with regards to the killings going on in Benue state. Only God can help us all.

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Yes it's really pain to see a lot of people dying for what they knew not, and yet our leaders cannot provide lasting solution to relief the nation from this trauma. All we have to do is to watch and pray. Thanks for shearing.

Truth is a valuable  treasure  that can uplift  man,  and at  the  same time pull him,  down. 
The Bible  tells  us "the truth  shall set us free" but in this world of ours,  it might set you free,  or even end your  life. 

Field Marshall  alhaji idi Amin Dada said "freedom of speech  I can guarantee you,  but freedom  after speech,  I cannot  ,I guess  people  are scared  of the same  thing  when if comes to speaking  the truth,.. 
The question  is,  will  you still  have your  life after  uttering  the truth.

Speaking the truth  is a good  thing  , but most times  we are faced with  the decision  of what we will gain /what we will loose  after uttering  true  words. 
I know  mankind  would do anything possible  to  be alive, if speaking falsehood  will keep him alive  , he doesn't care, which is bad. 

I pray that we men/women should imbibe  ourselves  with the habit of speaking the truth  no matter  the consequences, for the betterment  of the society. 

What a touching  write-up you presented  here,  Nice hearing  from you again  @ogoowinner

@ogoowinner  this write up is deep. truth is indeed not a virtue that is coveted or encouraged in this our part of the world. even in other parts it could be worse but honestly, what we see here is just disheartnening. 
in my office my colleagues tend to get angry with me just because i write down the actual time i get to the office. its always strange.

Excellent piece. I'm inspired

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