Why is being honest so important? - Honesty - TouchPoints

Psalm 24:3-4Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.

Honesty is important because to live in God’s presence requires honesty. It demonstrates inner purity, integrity, and a desire to do what is true and right.

Proverbs 16:11The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.

Being honest is important because God holds our actions to his standards of honesty.

Proverbs 12:5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

Matthew 12:33“A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.”

Luke 16:10“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”

Being honest is important because our level of honesty demonstrates the quality of our character.

1 Timothy 1:19Cling 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.

Being honest is important because honesty brings a clear conscience.

Deuteronomy 25:13-15“You must use accurate scales when you weigh out merchandise, and you must use full and honest measures. Yes, always use honest weights and measures, so that you may enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

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

Dishonesty and deception are forms of bondage because they are needed to hide selfish motives. Honesty brings freedom from guilt and the consequences of deceptive actions.

Romans 12:3Don’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.

Honestly evaluating our walk with the Lord is the only way to keep growing in faith.