DISCERNMENT

 

Mariam knew something to the detriment of another, which would have devastated the lives of younger members of his family if known. 

Mariam fretted, and asked the Rabbi, "Should I say something?"

Rabbi Jesus responded gently, "Sometimes too much honesty is a brutal thing."

The following is discernment: 

To choose well what to say, as well as when and how to say it. To maintain full transparency as well as heal relationships, without capsizing the familial and societal boat of another.

Let us be honest. Let us also temper honesty with godly mildness, and forebear to destroy others' lives by needless exposure.

In other words, be kind with the Christ-like kindness of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.