♥ Savvy Sunday Scripture ♥

What is honesty and why is it so important? What's wrong with a little white lie? The Bible actually has a lot to say about honesty, as God has called Christians to be honest people. Even little white lies to protect someones feelings can compromise your faith. Remember that speaking and living the truth help those around us come to the Truth.

Christ said that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. If Christ is Truth, then it follows that lying is moving away from Christ. Being honest is about following in God's footsteps, for He cannot lie. If the Christians goal is to become more God-like and God-centered, then honesty needs to be a focus.

Hebrews 6:18 - "So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie."

Honesty is a direct reflection of your inner character. Your actions are a reflection on your faith, and reflecting the truth in your actions is a part of being a good witness. Learning how to be more honest will also help you keep a clear conscious.

Character plays a big role in where you go in your life. Honesty is considered a characteristic employers and college interviewers look for in candidates. When you are faithful and honest, it shows.

Luke 16:10 - "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."

1 Timothy 1:19 - "Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked."

Proverbs 12:5 - "The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful."

Being honest is not always easy. As Christians we know how easy it is to fall into sin. Therefore, you need to work at being truthful, and it is work. The world does not give us easy situations, and sometimes we need to really work to keep our eyes on God in order to find the answers. Being honest can sometimes hurt, but knowing that you are following what God wants for you will make you more faithful in the end.

Honesty is also not just how you speak to others, but also how you speak to yourself. While humility and modesty is a good thing, being too harsh on yourself is not being truthful. Also, thinking too highly of yourself is a sin. Thus, it is important for you to find a balance of knowing your blessings and shortcomings so you can continue to grow.

Proverbs 11:3 - "Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people."

Romans 12:3 - "Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us."

I have not always been honest, I certainly have told little white lies to protect peoples feelings. I know I shouldn’t and certainly feel bad after the fact. God does not expect us to be perfect, he knows that the only perfect person is his self. However, he does want us to strive to be a mirrored image of him.

Honesty related to saving money and couponing is simply following the rules of couponing. Not giving in to greed. As I stated in last weeks, Savvy Sunday Scripture, God will provide for your needs as long as you are living as he.

Today, think about areas of your life where you can be a little more honest. Then make it work for you, this week work on having a better relationship with God and being a little more honest. Maybe it’s with yourself. Pray and ask God for guidance. He will give you your answer, honestly.

Blessings!

Holly :)