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 people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights.
If you are good, you are guided by honesty. People who can’t be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty.
If you are good, you are guided by honesty. People who can’t be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty.
If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair. You will know what you should do.
Do what is right and fair; that pleases the Lord more than bringing him sacrifices.
Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don’t hang your head in shame.
We put aside all secret and shameful deeds; we do not act with deceit, nor do we falsify the word of God. In the full light of truth we live in God’s sight and try to commend ourselves to everyone’s good conscience.
Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of others.
Praticar a honestidade
Falai a verdade, pagai o que deveis, não negueis ao próximo o bem. A honestidade prática é testemunho do evangelho.
Do not lie to one another, for you have put off the old self with its habits
Pay, then, what you owe them; pay them your personal and property taxes, and show respect and honor for them all.
That is also why you pay taxes, because the authorities are working for God when they fulfill their duties.
If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.
Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.
It is better to have a little, honestly earned, than to have a large income, dishonestly gained.
Wealth you get by dishonesty will do you no good, but honesty can save your life.
Confissão e transparência
Confessai as vossas ofensas uns aos outros. Quem confessa e deixa o pecado encontra misericórdia e restauração.
You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.
So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.
Above all, my friends, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Do not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Say only "Yes" when you mean yes, and "No" when you mean no, and then you will not come under God’s judgment.
But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.
If, then, we say that we have fellowship with him, yet at the same time live in the darkness, we are lying both in our words and in our actions.
My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.
Coração puro
Bem-aventurados os puros de coração, porque verão a Deus. A honestidade começa no interior e se manifesta nas ações.
"Happy are the pure in heart;
they will see God!
Be patient and wait for the Lord to act;
don’t be worried about those who prosper
or those who succeed in their evil plans.
Happy is the person who is generous with his loans,
who runs his business honestly.
Do your best to win full approval in God’s sight, as a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the message of God’s truth.
"No one lights a lamp and covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, it is put on the lampstand, so that people will see the light as they come in.
The wicked are trapped by their own words, but honest people get themselves out of trouble.
When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice.
Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.