HONESTY

OF HONESTY

Honesty in general meaning is the quality of being honest. Honest then means “always telling the truth and never stealing or cheating, not hiding the truth.” The Bible in simple and precise interpretation refer to it as “being faithful” Honesty and faithfulness can be used interchangeably. Human being as an embodiment of flesh found it difficult to be honest in all facets of life. All over the world, only few can boast a lifestyle of honesty. Every facets of human endeavor are filled with avenues and situations that influence compromise. Jesus Christ describes honest people as those that which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word keep it and bring forth fruit with patience. Luke 8:15.

This implies that an honest person requires a lot of patience to be able to bring forth a good fruit. No wonder many people cannot endure the time, but rather, they preferred fast returns such as ‘fast fast’ or ‘sharp sharp’. There have been cases of distrust, disappointments, pains, agonies, distress, depression and in fact untimely death resulting from relationships, friendships, families, colleagues, groups, congregation, neighborhood and associates due to an individual or group that may want to gain an undue benefit or advantage. This may arise from envy, reveling and strife.

As children of God, Honesty is an attribute that should be part of us. Even if we are surrounded by dishonest people. The Bible says we should provide things honest in the sight of all men. Romans 13:17

Some causes of dishonesty are:

-          Greed

-          Self Actualization

-          Envy

-          Covetousness

-          Selfishness

-          Pride

-          Discontentment .etc.

If any of these is found in your life, You need to run to God as fast as possible.

Some of the benefits of honesty are:

i.                    Peace of mind, because God of peace will give. Phil.4:7-9

ii.                  Abundant blessing in return 1Thes.4:12

iii.                Make heaven at last.

Rewards of dishonesty

i.                    Regrets and Pains

ii.                  Sorrow

iii.                Death

iv.                 Hell fire

Dear God’s Treasurers, even though we live in the era of eternal gain with whom that called us unto light than the ephemeral joy that ends here.

Be Blessed.