Honesty – free from fraud or deception. Behavior, in action and words, that aims to convey truth.
It is important to live a life characterized by honesty. When your life and words constantly demonstrate honesty and integrity, others will learn that they can depend upon you.
Honesty is not only a reflection of our inner character, but also a way to show our faith. It is not just how you speak to others but also to yourself. As we desire to draw nigh to Christ, we should want to follow Christ’s example in being honest in all things.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
Additional Scripture:
Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 51:6-7, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 33:1-5, Romans 12:17, 2 Corinthians 8:21, John 1:14, Proverbs 12:22, 1 Peter 3:10-12, Zechariah 8:16-17, Colossians 3:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 14:25, Isaiah 45:18-19, Ephesians 4:25
Prayer:
Lord, Thank you for allowing your Spirit to guide us into all truth (John 16:13). Thank you for being The Way, The Truth, and The Life (John 14:6).
Please help my family and I to be careful to speak the truth. Help us to live lives of integrity and honesty that we may bring honor and glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Songs of Praise:
- Jesus Loves Me
- And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
- Rejoice in the Lord
- Trust and Obey
