"All the people at work lie."
"Husbands and wives are not honest with each other."
"People in this town never really tell you what they think."
"You can't win; If you tell lies people will distrust you. If you tell the truth people will dislike you."
I am saddened by the cynicism of so many of my Catholic friends who are no longer able to believe in the truth. So many have fallen into a complete distrust in virtue, being surrounded by those who are steeped in evil.
This is why community is so important--as being around those who want to pursue virtue and live the life of Christ in the world is becoming more and more a necessity.
To be isolated in this world as a Christian could be deadly for those involved in tough times.
The Father of Lies is the devil. And, if one is surrounded by lies, one may miss the real deception.
For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect. Matthew 24:24
If your job is draining your spiritual life because of the negative and deceptive environment, absolutely get a spiritual director and a good confessor.
If we are not honest in little things, we shall not be honest in big things. And, the first deception is self-deception.