HONESTY IN YOUR DEALINGS

Bride of Christ Devotional for Sunday, 10th September, 2023
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TOPIC: HONESTY IN YOUR DEALINGS
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TEXT:Proverbs 11:1(GNT) The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights.
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PREACH
God hates and despises all forms of dishonesty. Whether we offer a service or make a product, buy or sell, we know what is honest and what is dishonest. Sometimes we feel pressure to be dishonest in order to advance ourselves or gain more profit. But if we want to obey God, there is no middle ground: God demands honesty in each and every of our dealings. No amount of rationalising can cover for a dishonest practice.
How greatly God values honesty! Dishonesty comes easily, especially when complete truthfulness could cost us something, make us uncomfortable, or put us in an unfavourable light. Dishonest Communication (telling lies) pushes us into self-deception and hinders our relationship with both God and man. Frequently we are more worried about getting caught than about doing what is right. If you are worried about getting caught, you are probably in a position that is less than honesty. Let your fear of getting caught be a warning to do right. Do your actions show that you sacrifice your honesty to increase your wealth? What changes do you need to make in order to live a life of honesty?
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PRAYER
O Lord my God help me to be consistently honest with You and my fellow man all the days of my life.
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PONDER
Let your fear of getting caught be a warning to do right.
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PRACTICAL
Make it practical this week by being honest in all your dealings.