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.
Rather, we have renounced shameful hidden deeds; we do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by openly proclaiming the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
For we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.
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, since you have put off the old self with its practices
Therefore render to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, fear to whom fear is due, and honor to whom honor is due.
That is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are servants of God, attending continually to this work.
Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is right in the sight of all.
Confissão e transparência
Confessai as vossas ofensas uns aos outros. Quem confessa e deixa o pecado encontra misericórdia e restauração.
Confess your trespasses to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful and effective.
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, neither by heaven, nor by earth, nor by any other oath. But let your "Yes" be "Yes" and your "No" be "No," so that you will not fall into hypocrisy.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and unhypocritical.
If we say that we have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth.
My little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in deed and truth.
Coração puro
Bem-aventurados os puros de coração, porque verão a Deus. A honestidade começa no interior e se manifesta nas ações.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Be diligent to present yoʋrself to God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly teaches the word of truth.
pt ¦ As he said this he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear. No 𝔐pt PCK "No one lights a lamp and covers it with a container or puts it under a bed. Instead, it is put on a lampstand, so that those who come in can see its light.