So put away all falsehood and “tell your neighbor the truth” because we belong to each other.
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EPHESIANS 4:25 NLT
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advised, “Never support an experience which does not have God as its source,
and faith in God as its result.” These words serve as a powerful reminder that
as Christians we are called to walk with God and to obey His commandments. But,
we live in a world that presents us with countless temptations to wander far
from God’s path. These temptations have the potential to destroy us, in part,
because they cause us to be dishonest with ourselves and with others.
Dishonesty is a
habit. Once we start bending the truth, we’re likely to keep bending it. A far better strategy, of course, is to
acquire the habit of being completely forthright with God, with other people,
and with ourselves.
Honesty is also a
habit, a habit that pays powerful dividends for those who place character above
convenience. So, the next time you’re tempted to bend the truth – or to break
it – ask yourself this simple question: "What does God want me to do?" Then listen
carefully to your conscience. When you do, your actions will be honorable, and
your character will take care of itself.
In
Christ,
Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bibles Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
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