Honesty Is The Best Policy

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February 22nd 2010
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Honesty Is The Best Policy

Psalm 119:160 - "The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever." (NLT)


We've all heard the saying "honesty is the best policy"
but who first said that famous quote?
Well it might not have been said exactly like that
but like in most cases the belief that honesty
is the best policy stems from the Bible.

Sometimes people think of Honesty as telling the truth,
but that's not completely true.
Honesty includes telling the truth but it's more than that.
Being an honest person means being a good person.
The Greek word for honesty is "kalos."
Kalos means that which is good and admirable and becoming.
To be honest means to be fair, right and honorable.

Honesty is a standard that God expects Christians to meet.
There are many verses throughout the Bible that speak on honesty.

In 1 Timothy 2:2 we are told
"live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."

In 1 Thessalonians we are told that we should live in a way that
"your daily life may win the respect of outsiders
and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."

Even when others are disobedient or when others are in the wrong
we should still remain honest.
Romans 12:17 tells us
"Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody."

The Bible also tells of some benefits of being an honest person.
According to Hebrews 13:5
an honest man will be content with life.

In 1 Timothy 2:2 we are told
that an honest person will have a quiet and peaceful life.

Hebrews 13:18 tells us
that an honest person will have a good conscience.

In Acts 6:3 we are told that the honest
are recommended for positions of responsibility.

The Bible even tells us the dishonest things we shouldn't do.

Leviticus 19:11 says that an honest person does not lie.

Leviticus 6:2 tells that an honest person does not cheat.

Proverbs 6:16 tells us that an honest person doesn't slander.

Romans 16:17-18 says an honest person is not a false teacher.

Malachi 2:13-16 tells us that an honest man is not an adulterer.

Proverbs 17:2 tells us that an honest man is not lazy.

God asks us to have a character which upholds

the highest standards of honesty.
We can display this on a daily basis

by being open and honest with each other.

May He Bless You and Keep You Today!

With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie
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