" DISHONESTY "

I'm so glad that you're able to join me this week
and please forgive me as last week we experienced
technical difficulties. Now, this weeks message is
all about " DISHONESTY ".

Some time ago we touched on what happens to
us when we tell a lie. Today we're going to dive
into dishonesty. " DISHONESTY " : Is the lack
of honesty or integrity. I believe that we should
walk in honor.

Are you dishonest, or untrustworthy, it's vital
that you're not looked upon as a deceptive person.
This implies an intent to mislead and commonly
suggests a false appearance, and or double-dealing.
Listen, how we react to a moral dilemma can often
expose our true motives. Are you more concerned
about getting caught than doing what is right ? If
you are worried about getting caught, you are
probably in a position that is less than honest. Let
your fear of getting caught be a warning to do right.

Dishonesty is a burdensome sin one might want
to avoid. It always seems easy to cheat if we think
no one else is looking. But dishonesty affects the
very core of a person, it makes one untrustworthy
and I have a major problem with anyone that I
can't trust. Even the smallest portion of dishonesty
contains enough of the poison of deceit to kill your
Spiritual Life. If there is any dishonesty in your life,
tell God about it now. Dishonest people soon begin
to believe the lies they construct around themselves.
Then they lose the ability to tell the difference
between truth and lies. By believing your own lies
you deceive yourself, you will alienate yourself from
God, and you will lose credibility in all your relationships.
Let's be clear in the long run, honesty wins out.

Final Points: God looks down upon all forms of
dishonesty. Not only does God hate dishonesty, but
we are told that it works against us - others no longer
trust us, and we cannot even enjoy our dishonest gains.
It is wiser to be honest because " The Righteous will
escape from trouble " (Prov. 12:13).

Sinful talk is twisting the facts to support your claims.
Those who do this are likely to be trapped by their own
lies. But for someone who always tells the truth, the
facts - plain and unvarnished - give an unshakable
defense. if you find that you always have to defend
yourself to others, maybe your honesty is less than it
should be.

Until Next Time...

Jim