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.
1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a perfect weight is His delight.3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.
9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, and equity, yea, every good path.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Praticar a honestidade
Falai a verdade, pagai o que deveis, não negueis ao próximo o bem. A honestidade prática é testemunho do evangelho.
27 Withhold not good from him to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
Confissão e transparência
Confessai as vossas ofensas uns aos outros. Quem confessa e deixa o pecado encontra misericórdia e restauração.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Coração puro
Bem-aventurados os puros de coração, porque verão a Deus. A honestidade começa no interior e se manifesta nas ações.
7 Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.17 He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
28 A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.