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 detests the use of dishonest scales,
but he delights in accurate weights.
Honesty guides good people;
dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
Honesty guides good people;
dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.
We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.
Praticar a honestidade
Falai a verdade, pagai o que deveis, não negueis ao próximo o bem. A honestidade prática é testemunho do evangelho.
Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.
Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.
Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.
Confissão e transparência
Confessai as vossas ofensas uns aos outros. Quem confessa e deixa o pecado encontra misericórdia e restauração.
People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth.
Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
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 whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Good comes to those who lend money generously
and conduct their business fairly.
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house.
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.