Honesty

13 December 2010.

Ephesians 4:28-29 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

One needs to understand that honesty is an essential element of being a Christian, one cannot claim to be Christian then conduct oneself in a dishonest way. A person who is dishonest needs to be able to realise this and then change their conduct to become honest. This is a choice that a person needs to make each day, each moment, and this must become a conscious effort. A Christian lives by the statement that honesty is an expectation and a growing in Christ. As a Christian we do the honest thing, because that is who Christians are.

This honesty is reflected in all our relationships and we speak with honesty and act with honesty. This honesty starts within us and grows in us, even though the people we deal with may be dishonest, we still are honest. The more honest we become the more trustworthy we become, when we are people who others can trust, this causes them to trust us.  

Be encouraged today to be honest with yourself, and with others.

David

Point to ponder: To be honest is to be Christ-like.

Question to consider: Are you honest?

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