Be Cautious About Who You Help: Some Cook Up Lies

Helping others comes from a place of goodwill and compassion, but it's crucial to be discerning about who you choose to help. While many people seek help for genuine reasons, some will exploit your kindness for their own gain. These individuals may twist the truth, misrepresent the facts, and attempt to steal credit for things they didn’t do all to aggrandize themselves.  Sometimes trying to help others comes with a high price tag.

What makes this betrayal so damaging isn’t just the immediate harm caused by their actions, but the ripple effect they create. When some cook up lies, taking credit for your endeavors and distorting the truth, they pull others into their web of lies. People may quickly take sides, rushing to judgment based on half-truths and misconceptions, convinced by a false narrative that paints you as the villain.

These manipulative behaviors can fracture relationships in ways that are nearly impossible to repair. Once others are entangled in the lie, trust is broken, and restoring those connections becomes difficult. Even when the truth comes to light, the damage to relationships is often too deep to undo.

When the individual realizes the harm they’ve caused, it’s usually too late. Who would desire to associate themselves with someone who tried to ruin their reputation to elevate their own, only to use the same deceptive tactics to repair their image once exposed?

Remember the destructive nature of evil forces: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.”

Psychologists suggest that insecurity or a need for validation often drive such actions. By fabricating a victim narrative, some people feel they can escape accountability and justify behaviors they would otherwise feel guilty about. Others manipulate situations to paint the accused in a negative light, ensuring they themselves are seen as innocent.

In the end, denial and taking credit for what they didn’t earn are potent tools of destruction. If these types of individuals were truly capable of succeeding on their own, they would not need to rely on another. Instead, they would stand on their own abilities, resources, and values.

The key to protecting your energy is setting clear boundaries and recognizing that not all relationships are sincere. When someone shows you who they truly are, believe them and act accordingly. Not everyone who seeks your help is in it for the right reasons; some just want to pull up, manipulate and take what they can. For those who believe the rhetoric, sometimes the greatest wisdom is to let them go too. Knowing when to close the door, walk away, and keep your energy in check will help you preserve your peace.

A touch of love from,

Aurora L. Threats

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