Honest

I will often look up a word in the dictionary that jumped off the pages of God’s Word. This morning, the word honest jumped out. I was taught the value of honest at a young age when I was busted by my parents for being dishonest. I also learned how it hurts me and my relationships with others to have even a hint of dishonesty. I can’t control what others say about me, but I can control what I do. I also welcome anyone to reach out to me and ask questions regarding any thing I’m a part of. If the answer is confidential, I will tell you that.

There are so many words that define the word honest. honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair; showing uprightness and fairness sincere; genuine; respectable; having a good reputation; truthful or creditable; humble, plain, or unadorned. (dictionary.com)

The Lord knows me like no one else. He sees what is done in secret. He knows my every thought. He hears and knows every word I speak.

When Moses is giving the people of Israel some “last minute” instructions about functioning as a new nation, he adds honest to the list. Check this out….

¹³ “You must use accurate scales when you weigh out merchandise, ¹⁴ and you must use full and honest measures. ¹⁵ Yes, always use honest weights and measures, so that you may enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. ¹⁶ All who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the Lord your God. (Deuteronomy 25:13-16 NLT)

My Pappy had a store and sold lunch meat and cheese by the pound. I watched him always make sure he gave a little extra in case the scales might be off a bit. He was an honest and honorable man.

Honest is a choice. Honest is a virtue. Honest is a value. I believe that we always have a choice of being honest or dishonest. This quote is speaking truth….. “When your values are clear, your decisions are easy”.

Pressing On!

Dwayne