"Is anyone honest?"

Last week, a man asked me this question.  I share occasional conversations with him at my bus transit center.  I love to see relationships grow, and what a pleasure to delve deeper this time I saw him.  He was in the midst of completing a written report for his job, and he had to choose between reporting honest numbers or reporting false ones.  I told him I believe at least some people intend to be honest, though certain questions do test our composure.  Have you ever squirmed to avoid spilling the beans about someone's surprise birthday party?  What about the sharply personal question about the weight I had wanted to lose last year?  All kinds of mental fidgets take place.  Yes, I do intend to be honest, and it's a humbling endeavor.  I ask the Lord to guide my words.  And I welcomed today's reminder that issues of virtue are still pondered in this world.