Honestidade
A honestidade é virtude cristã fundamental. Deus é Deus de verdade e nos chama a viver com integridade, transparência e retidão em todos os nossos relacionamentos e negócios.
Integridade diante de Deus
O Senhor abomina a balança falsa, mas o peso justo é seu prazer. A integridade dos justos os guia pelos caminhos retos.
The Lord hates anyone
who cheats,
but he likes everyone
who is honest.
If you do the right thing,
honesty will be your guide.
But if you are crooked,
you will be trapped
by your own dishonesty.
If you do the right thing,
honesty will be your guide.
But if you are crooked,
you will be trapped
by your own dishonesty.
With wisdom you will learn
what is right
and honest and fair.
Doing what is right and fair
pleases the Lord
more than an offering.
Keep looking straight ahead,
without turning aside.
We don’t do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don’t try to fool anyone or twist God’s message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure we can be trusted.
But we want to do what pleases the Lord and what people think is right.
Praticar a honestidade
Falai a verdade, pagai o que deveis, não negueis ao próximo o bem. A honestidade prática é testemunho do evangelho.
And stop lying to each other. You have given up your old way of life with its habits.
Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
You must also pay your taxes. The authorities are God’s servants, and it is their duty to take care of these matters.
Don’t mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others,
Do all you can for everyone
who deserves your help.
It’s better to be honest
and poor
than to be dishonest
and rich.
What you gain by doing evil
won’t help you at all.
Obeying God is the only way
to be saved from death.
Confissão e transparência
Confessai as vossas ofensas uns aos outros. Quem confessa e deixa o pecado encontra misericórdia e restauração.
If you don’t confess your sins,
you will be a failure.
But God will be merciful
if you confess your sins
and give them up.
If you have sinned, you should tell each other what you have done. Then you can pray for one another and be healed. The prayer of an innocent person is powerful, and it can help a lot.
My friends, above all else, don’t take an oath. You must not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. "Yes" or "No" is all you need to say. If you say anything more, you will be condemned.
But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.
If we say we share in life with God and keep on living in the dark, we are lying and are not living by the truth.
Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.
Coração puro
Bem-aventurados os puros de coração, porque verão a Deus. A honestidade começa no interior e se manifesta nas ações.
God blesses those people
whose hearts are pure.
They will see him!
Be patient and trust the Lord.
Don’t let it bother you
when all goes well for those
who do sinful things.
Life will go well for those
who freely lend
and are honest in business.
Do your best to win God’s approval as a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed and who teaches only the true message.
No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl or under a bed. A lamp is always put on a lampstand, so people who come into a house will see the light.
We trap ourselves
by telling lies,
but we stay out of trouble
by living right.
An honest person
tells the truth in court,
but a dishonest person
tells nothing but lies.
Gossip is no good!
It causes hard feelings
and comes between friends.