How do we tell the truth, esp in the workplace where truth is often hidden [shared by Andrew]

Thot: as we live out our Christian faith in harmony with others, how can I better forgive and consider the interest of others above my own?

The verse that comes to my mind is Prov 3:5,6 about trusting God, acknowledging Him in ALL our ways so that He can direct our paths.

Practically, I've been reflecting that while there may be lies to be exposed and truths to be told, it sometimes may or may not be meant for me to say it out.

If I do think it is for me to say out the truth, some questions I try to ask myself are:

Q1. Am I speaking in love?  

Q2. Is it for the other persons' welfare or more my own that I am speaking?  (If the latter, how can I better surrender this to God?)

Q3. Do I have God's peace and confidence on the timing and way I communicate?

Q4. Have I adequately thought through the objective(s) and implications, how the next steps will lead to the objective(s); (hint: getting things off my chest is an ok objective but is not enough).

Q5. How can I better pray for the other person(s) and the situation before taking the next steps.

Q6: What would Jesus do?

Whether in workplace or not I think we are to shine like Christ's light.  Our emotions and feelings may seem to overwhelm us at times.  

Yet if we can be still, remember that the big, big, big advantage we have is that we can have the power of God on our side.