It is impossible to know God without Honesty n Colossians 3:9 (NKJV) - Do not lie to one another,...

It is impossible to know God without It is impossible to know God without HonestyHonesty


Colossians 3:9 (NKJV)Colossians 3:9 (NKJV) - - Do not lie to one Do not lie to one anotheranother, since you have put off the old man , since you have put off the old man with his deeds, with his deeds,



Ephesians 4:25 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:25 (NKJV) - Therefore, - Therefore, putting away lyingputting away lying, , “Let“Let each one of youeach one of you speak truth with his neighbor,”speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are for we are members of one another.members of one another.



Our society does not think twice about Our society does not think twice about telling a lie. telling a lie.



Sadly dishonesty is a problem in the Lord’s Sadly dishonesty is a problem in the Lord’s church as well.church as well.



Sadly dishonesty is a problem in the Lord’s Sadly dishonesty is a problem in the Lord’s church as well.church as well.

Paul warned that the false teachers of his Paul warned that the false teachers of his day would say anything to accomplish their day would say anything to accomplish their purposes. purposes. (Col 2:8-9; Eph 4:14-15; Jude 1:16-20)(Col 2:8-9; Eph 4:14-15; Jude 1:16-20)



Colossians 2:8-9 (NKJV)Colossians 2:8-9 (NKJV) - Beware lest - Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceitempty deceit, according to the tradition of , according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; bodily;



Ephesians 4:14-15 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:14-15 (NKJV) - that we - that we should no longer be children, tossed to and should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by doctrine, by the trickery of menthe trickery of men, in , in the the cunning craftiness of deceitful plottingcunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, , 15but, 15but, speaking the truth in lovespeaking the truth in love, may grow , may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—Christ—



Jude 1:16-20 (NKJV)Jude 1:16-20 (NKJV) - These are - These are grumblers, complainers, walking according grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling swelling words,words, flattering people to gain flattering people to gain advantageadvantage. 17 But you, beloved, remember . 17 But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:



18 how they told you that there would be 18 how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk mockers in the last time who would walk according to according to their own ungodly luststheir own ungodly lusts. 19 . 19 These are These are sensual personssensual persons, who cause , who cause divisions, divisions, not having the Spiritnot having the Spirit. 20 But you, . 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,



We too can be tempted to use dishonesty in We too can be tempted to use dishonesty in the “Lord’s” work. the “Lord’s” work. (2 Cor 4:1-2; 1 Thess 2:3-5)(2 Cor 4:1-2; 1 Thess 2:3-5)



2 Corinthians 4:1-2 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:1-2 (NKJV) - Therefore, - Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not shame, not walking in craftinesswalking in craftiness nor nor handling handling the word of God deceitfullythe word of God deceitfully, but by , but by manifestation of the truthmanifestation of the truth commending commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. sight of God.



1 Thessalonians 2:3-5 (NKJV)1 Thessalonians 2:3-5 (NKJV) - For our - For our exhortation exhortation diddid not not comecome from error or from error or uncleanness, uncleanness, nor nor was itwas it in deceit in deceit. 4 But as we . 4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. 5 pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. 5 For neither at any time For neither at any time did we use flattering did we use flattering wordswords, as you know, nor a cloak for , as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness—God covetousness—God isis witness. witness.



I have seen and heard of far too many I have seen and heard of far too many instances where men and women were instances where men and women were caught up in the sin of a party spirit caught up in the sin of a party spirit which resulted in “lies for the cause.”which resulted in “lies for the cause.”



I have seen and heard of far too many I have seen and heard of far too many instances where men and women were instances where men and women were caught up in the sin of a party spirit caught up in the sin of a party spirit which resulted in “lies for the cause.”which resulted in “lies for the cause.”

Those who live in the truth and tell the truth Those who live in the truth and tell the truth will be greatly blessed! will be greatly blessed! (1 Pet 3:10-11)(1 Pet 3:10-11)



1 Peter 3:10-11 (NKJV)1 Peter 3:10-11 (NKJV) – For – For “He who “He who would love life And see good days, Let him would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips And his lips from speaking deceitfrom speaking deceit. . 11 11 Let himLet him turn away turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.and pursue it.

What is Honesty?What is Honesty?

What is "honesty"? Webster defines the What is "honesty"? Webster defines the word as follows:word as follows:



Originally, (a) honorable; held in respect; Originally, (a) honorable; held in respect; (b) respectable, creditable, commendable, (b) respectable, creditable, commendable, seemly, etc.: a generalized epithet of seemly, etc.: a generalized epithet of commendation .commendation .



Originally, (a) honorable; held in respect; Originally, (a) honorable; held in respect; (b) respectable, creditable, commendable, (b) respectable, creditable, commendable, seemly, etc.: a generalized epithet of seemly, etc.: a generalized epithet of commendation .commendation .

That will not lie, cheat, or steal; truthful; That will not lie, cheat, or steal; truthful; trustworthy.trustworthy.


(a) As showing fairness and sincerity; (a) As showing fairness and sincerity; straightforward; free from deceit. . . (b) straightforward; free from deceit. . . (b) gained or earned by fair methods, not by gained or earned by fair methods, not by cheating, lying, or stealingcheating, lying, or stealing


How can one be dishonest?How can one be dishonest?


How can one be dishonest?How can one be dishonest? By not telling the truth. By not telling the truth.


How can one be dishonest?How can one be dishonest? By not telling the truth. By not telling the truth. By exaggerating the facts.By exaggerating the facts.


How can one be dishonest?How can one be dishonest? By not telling the truth. By not telling the truth. By exaggerating the facts.By exaggerating the facts. By giving a false appearance. By giving a false appearance.

(1 Pet 3:1-2; Acts 5:1-5)(1 Pet 3:1-2; Acts 5:1-5)


1 Peter 3:1-2 (NKJV)1 Peter 3:1-2 (NKJV) - Wives, likewise, - Wives, likewise, bebe submissive to your own husbands, that even submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct conduct accompaniedaccompanied by fear. by fear.


Acts 5:1-5 (NKJV)Acts 5:1-5 (NKJV) - But a certain man named - But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back possession. 2 And he kept back partpart of the of the proceeds, his wife also being aware proceeds, his wife also being aware of it,of it, and and brought a certain part and laid brought a certain part and laid itit at the apostles’ at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spiritfilled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and and keep back keep back partpart of the price of the land for of the price of the land for yourself? yourself?


4 While it remained, was it not your own? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? thing in your heart? You have not lied to You have not lied to men but to Godmen but to God.” 5 Then Ananias, hearing .” 5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.heard these things.


By only telling people what they want to By only telling people what they want to hear. hear. (2 Tim 4:3-4(2 Tim 4:3-4))


2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NKJV)2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NKJV) - For the time - For the time will come when will come when they will not endure sound they will not endure sound doctrinedoctrine, but , but according to their own desiresaccording to their own desires, , becausebecause they have itching ears they have itching ears, they will , they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn will turn theirtheir ears away from the truth, and ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.be turned aside to fables.


By representing myth as truth.By representing myth as truth. (2 Tim 4:4; Titus 1:14)(2 Tim 4:4; Titus 1:14)


2 Timothy 4:4 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 4:4 (NKJV) - and they will - and they will turn turn theirtheir ears away from the truth, and be ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. turned aside to fables.


Titus 1:14 (NKJV)Titus 1:14 (NKJV) - not giving heed to - not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.who turn from the truth.

Why Are Men Dishonest?Why Are Men Dishonest?

To avoid short term pain. To avoid short term pain. (Prov 28:12-14)(Prov 28:12-14)


Proverbs 28:12-14 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:12-14 (NKJV) - - When the When the righteous rejoice, righteous rejoice, there isthere is great glory; But great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. 13 themselves. 13 He who covers his sins will He who covers his sins will not prospernot prosper, But whoever , But whoever confesses and confesses and forsakes forsakes themthem will have mercy will have mercy. 14 Happy . 14 Happy isis the man who is always reverent, the man who is always reverent, But he who But he who hardens his hearthardens his heart will fall into calamity. will fall into calamity.


– Not wanting to admit a sin.Not wanting to admit a sin.


– Not wanting to admit a sin.Not wanting to admit a sin.– Not wanting to hurt another. Not wanting to hurt another.


– Not wanting to admit a sin.Not wanting to admit a sin.– Not wanting to hurt another. Not wanting to hurt another. – To keep the association of others. To keep the association of others.


To cover up other sin. To cover up other sin. (Prov 26:24-26)(Prov 26:24-26)


Proverbs 26:24-26 (NKJV)Proverbs 26:24-26 (NKJV) - He who - He who hates, hates, disguises disguises itit with his lips, And lays up with his lips, And lays up deceit within himselfdeceit within himself; 25 When he speaks ; 25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For kindly, do not believe him, For there arethere are seven abominations in his heart; 26 seven abominations in his heart; 26 Though Though hishis hatred is covered by deceit, hatred is covered by deceit, His His wickedness will be revealed before the wickedness will be revealed before the assemblyassembly..


– Another lie.Another lie.


– Gossip and slander. When one lies they often Gossip and slander. When one lies they often will expand their lies rather than repent and will expand their lies rather than repent and confess their sins. confess their sins. (Prov 10:18)(Prov 10:18)


Proverbs 10:18 (NKJV)Proverbs 10:18 (NKJV) - Whoever hides - Whoever hides hatred hatred hashas lying lips, And whoever spreads lying lips, And whoever spreads slander slander isis a fool. a fool.


To please men. To please men. (Gal 1:10)(Gal 1:10)


Galatians 1:10 (NKJV)Galatians 1:10 (NKJV) - For do I now - For do I now persuade men, or God? persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to Or do I seek to please menplease men? For if I still pleased men, I ? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.would not be a bondservant of Christ.


To appear to be something that we are not. To appear to be something that we are not. (1 Pet 2:16)(1 Pet 2:16)


1 Peter 2:16 (NKJV)1 Peter 2:16 (NKJV) - as free, yet not - as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for viceusing liberty as a cloak for vice, but as , but as bondservants of God.bondservants of God.


Because of businessBecause of business


– Dishonest merchants Dishonest merchants (Prov 11:1; 16:11(Prov 11:1; 16:11))


Proverbs 11:1 (NKJV)Proverbs 11:1 (NKJV) - - Dishonest scales Dishonest scales areare an abomination to the Lord an abomination to the Lord, But a just , But a just weight weight isis His delight. His delight.


Proverbs 16:11 (NKJV)Proverbs 16:11 (NKJV) - - Honest weights Honest weights and scales and scales areare the Lord’S the Lord’S; All the weights ; All the weights in the bag in the bag areare His work. His work.


– Charging excessive interest rates. Charging excessive interest rates. (Prov 28:8)(Prov 28:8)


Proverbs 28:8 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:8 (NKJV) - One who - One who increases his possessions by usury and increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.the poor.


– Get -rich-quick schemes Get -rich-quick schemes (Prov 28:20, 22(Prov 28:20, 22))


Proverbs 28:20 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:20 (NKJV) - A faithful man - A faithful man will abound with blessings, But will abound with blessings, But he who he who hastens to be richhastens to be rich will not go unpunished. will not go unpunished.


Proverbs 28:22 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:22 (NKJV) - - A man with an A man with an evil eye hastens after richesevil eye hastens after riches, And does not , And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.consider that poverty will come upon him.


– This takes advantage of men in their This takes advantage of men in their unfortunate conditions! unfortunate conditions!



– Those who push gambling will take advantage Those who push gambling will take advantage of others.of others.



– Those who push gambling will take advantage Those who push gambling will take advantage of others.of others.

– Often the widows, orphans and ignorant are Often the widows, orphans and ignorant are victims to these. victims to these.


In order to steal from others. In order to steal from others. (Eph 4:28)(Eph 4:28)


Ephesians 4:28 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:28 (NKJV) - Let him who - Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with labor, working with hishis hands what is good, hands what is good, that he may have something to give him that he may have something to give him who has need.who has need.


– How do you fill out your taxes? How do you fill out your taxes?


– How do you fill out your taxes? How do you fill out your taxes? – Do you take from your employer?Do you take from your employer?


– How do you fill out your taxes? How do you fill out your taxes? – Do you take from your employer?Do you take from your employer?– Do you take from your family?Do you take from your family?

What are the fruits of honesty and What are the fruits of honesty and dishonesty?dishonesty?

Honesty will guide and deliver you. Honesty will guide and deliver you. (Prov 11:3, 5-6)(Prov 11:3, 5-6)


Proverbs 11:3 (NKJV)Proverbs 11:3 (NKJV) - The - The integrity of integrity of the uprightthe upright will guide them, But the will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithfulperversity of the unfaithful will destroy will destroy them.them.


Proverbs 11:5-6 (NKJV)Proverbs 11:5-6 (NKJV) - - The The righteousness of the blameless will direct righteousness of the blameless will direct his way arighthis way aright, But the wicked will fall by , But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by unfaithful will be caught by theirtheir lust lust..


Honesty will bless the family. Honesty will bless the family. (Prov 13:22; 20:7(Prov 13:22; 20:7))


Proverbs 13:22 (NKJV)Proverbs 13:22 (NKJV) - A good - A good manman leaves an inheritance to his children’s leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.stored up for the righteous.


Proverbs 20:7 (NKJV)Proverbs 20:7 (NKJV) - The righteous - The righteous manman walks in his integrity; His children walks in his integrity; His children areare blessed after him. blessed after him.


Honesty will let you speak with confidence. Honesty will let you speak with confidence. (Psa 25:21; Psa 26:1, 11; Prov 10:9; (Psa 25:21; Psa 26:1, 11; Prov 10:9; Titus 2:7-8Titus 2:7-8))


Psalm 25:21 (NKJV)Psalm 25:21 (NKJV) - Let integrity and - Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, uprightness preserve me, For I wait for For I wait for You.You.


Psalm 26:1 (NKJV)Psalm 26:1 (NKJV) - Vindicate me, O - Vindicate me, O Lord, Lord, For I have walked in my integrityFor I have walked in my integrity. .

I have also trusted in the Lord; I shall I have also trusted in the Lord; I shall not slip.not slip.


Psalm 26:11 (NKJV)Psalm 26:11 (NKJV) - But as for me, - But as for me, I will I will walk in my integritywalk in my integrity; Redeem me and be ; Redeem me and be merciful to me.merciful to me.


Proverbs 10:9 (NKJV)Proverbs 10:9 (NKJV) - - He who walks He who walks with integrity walks securelywith integrity walks securely, But he who , But he who perverts his ways will become known.perverts his ways will become known.


When you lie you will eventually get When you lie you will eventually get caught!caught!


When you speak the truth you do not have When you speak the truth you do not have to remember your past statements.to remember your past statements.



What will dishonesty do?What will dishonesty do?



What will dishonesty do?What will dishonesty do? Dishonesty will destroy your reputation. Dishonesty will destroy your reputation.

(Psa 9:16; Prov 10:9)(Psa 9:16; Prov 10:9)


Psalm 9:16 (NKJV)Psalm 9:16 (NKJV) - The Lord is known - The Lord is known byby the judgment He executes; the judgment He executes; The wicked is The wicked is snared in the work of his own handssnared in the work of his own hands..


Proverbs 10:9 (NKJV)Proverbs 10:9 (NKJV) - He who walks - He who walks with integrity walks securely, with integrity walks securely, But he who But he who perverts his ways will become knownperverts his ways will become known..


Dishonesty will bring you in conflict with Dishonesty will bring you in conflict with the law.the law.


Dishonesty will bring you in conflict with Dishonesty will bring you in conflict with the law.the law.

Dishonesty will bring you into association Dishonesty will bring you into association with people like you. with people like you. (Prov 13:20-21)(Prov 13:20-21)


Proverbs 13:20-21 (NKJV)Proverbs 13:20-21 (NKJV) - - He who He who walks with wise walks with wise menmen will be wise, will be wise, But the But the companion of fools will be destroyedcompanion of fools will be destroyed. 21 . 21 Evil pursues sinnersEvil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, , But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.good shall be repaid.


Honest people do not want to be around the Honest people do not want to be around the dishonest.dishonest.


Honest people do not want to be around the Honest people do not want to be around the dishonest.dishonest.

Dishonesty will take away good Dishonesty will take away good opportunities. opportunities. (Hosea 10:13)(Hosea 10:13)


Hosea 10:13 (NKJV)Hosea 10:13 (NKJV) - You have plowed - You have plowed wickedness; You have reaped iniquity. wickedness; You have reaped iniquity. You You have eaten the fruit of lieshave eaten the fruit of lies, Because you , Because you trusted in your own way, trusted in your own way, In the multitude In the multitude of your mighty men.of your mighty men.


Will you do business with someone who Will you do business with someone who lies to you?lies to you?


Will you do business with someone who Will you do business with someone who lies to you?lies to you?

Consider how a cheater cheats himself.Consider how a cheater cheats himself.


Dishonesty will cause you to lie to yourself. Dishonesty will cause you to lie to yourself. You live a lie!You live a lie! (Gal 6:7-8) (Gal 6:7-8)


Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV)Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) - - Do not be Do not be deceiveddeceived, God is not mocked; for whatever , God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.


Dishonesty will cause you to follow evil Dishonesty will cause you to follow evil more and more. more and more. (2 Tim 3:13)(2 Tim 3:13)


2 Timothy 3:13 (NKJV)2 Timothy 3:13 (NKJV) - But evil men - But evil men and impostors will and impostors will grow worse and worse, grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceiveddeceiving and being deceived..


Dishonesty will destroy your family.Dishonesty will destroy your family.


Dishonesty will destroy your family.Dishonesty will destroy your family. If you live a dishonest like you children will If you live a dishonest like you children will

see and learn.see and learn.


Dishonesty learned in the home will make Dishonesty learned in the home will make the children vulnerable to other sins.the children vulnerable to other sins.


Dishonesty learned in the home will make Dishonesty learned in the home will make the children vulnerable to other sins.the children vulnerable to other sins.

Dishonesty will send you to hell. Dishonesty will send you to hell. (Rev 21:8-9; Psa 101:7(Rev 21:8-9; Psa 101:7))


Revelation 21:8 (NKJV)Revelation 21:8 (NKJV) - But the - But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and idolaters, and all liarsall liars shall have their part shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” brimstone, which is the second death.”


Psalm 101:7 (NKJV)Psalm 101:7 (NKJV) - He who works - He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house; He deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who tells lies shall not continue in my who tells lies shall not continue in my presence.presence.


Dishonesty will cause you to not be able to Dishonesty will cause you to not be able to know the truth. know the truth. (2 Thess 2:9-12)(2 Thess 2:9-12)


2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (NKJV)2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (NKJV) - The - The coming of the coming of the lawless onelawless one is according to is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who unrighteous deception among those who perish, because perish, because they did not receive the love they did not receive the love of the truthof the truth, that they might be saved. , that they might be saved.


11And for this reason God will send them 11And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the strong delusion, that they should believe the lielie, 12that they all may be condemned who , 12that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.unrighteousness.


Dishonesty will cause you to be fearful and Dishonesty will cause you to be fearful and suspicious that others are on to you! suspicious that others are on to you! (Prov 28:1)(Prov 28:1)


Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV) - The wicked flee - The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.bold as a lion.

How to find and maintain an honest life.How to find and maintain an honest life.

Build a strong character.Build a strong character.


Build a strong character.Build a strong character. Keep your promises!Keep your promises!


Build a strong character.Build a strong character. Keep your promises!Keep your promises! Pay whatever price you must to be honest. Pay whatever price you must to be honest.

This takes strength but it will bless you This takes strength but it will bless you greatly!greatly!


Build a strong character.Build a strong character. Keep your promises!Keep your promises! Pay whatever price you must to be honest. Pay whatever price you must to be honest.

This takes strength but it will bless you This takes strength but it will bless you greatly!greatly!

Choose associates who demand honesty. Choose associates who demand honesty. (Prov 13:18; 15:31-33; Prov 26:1-4; (Prov 13:18; 15:31-33; Prov 26:1-4; Prov 27:5-6)Prov 27:5-6)


Proverbs 13:18 (NKJV)Proverbs 13:18 (NKJV) - - Poverty and Poverty and shame shame will comewill come to him who disdains to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.will be honored.


Proverbs 15:31-33 (NKJV)Proverbs 15:31-33 (NKJV) - - The ear The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. 32 He who disdains among the wise. 32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. 33 who heeds rebuke gets understanding. 33 The fear of the Lord The fear of the Lord isis the instruction of the instruction of wisdom, And before honor wisdom, And before honor isis humility. humility.


Proverbs 26:1-4 (NKJV)Proverbs 26:1-4 (NKJV) - As snow in - As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, A shall not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s And a rod for the fool’s back. 4 Do not answer a fool according to his back. 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.folly, Lest you also be like him.


What a shame when men discard friends for What a shame when men discard friends for their truthfulness.their truthfulness.



It is common for the drug addict to line up It is common for the drug addict to line up people around him who will not tell him the people around him who will not tell him the truth. The family of an alcoholic often is truth. The family of an alcoholic often is taught not to tell the truth.taught not to tell the truth.



It is common for the drug addict to line up It is common for the drug addict to line up people around him who will not tell him the people around him who will not tell him the truth. The family of an alcoholic often is truth. The family of an alcoholic often is taught not to tell the truth.taught not to tell the truth.

Eliminate pride. Eliminate pride. (Psa 10:2-4; 11:2-4; Psa (Psa 10:2-4; 11:2-4; Psa 31:23; Psa 40:4; Prov 6:16-19)31:23; Psa 40:4; Prov 6:16-19)


Psalm 10:2-4 (NKJV)Psalm 10:2-4 (NKJV) - - The wicked in The wicked in hishis pride persecutes the poor; Let them be pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy desire; He blesses the greedy andand renounces renounces the Lord. 4 The wicked in his proud the Lord. 4 The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek countenance does not seek God; God; God God isis in in none of his thoughts.none of his thoughts.


Psalm 11:2-4 (NKJV)Psalm 11:2-4 (NKJV) - - For look! The For look! The wicked bend wicked bend theirtheir bow, They make ready bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 3 If the secretly at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? 4 The Lord righteous do? 4 The Lord isis in His holy in His holy temple, The Lord’S throne temple, The Lord’S throne isis in heaven; His in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.


Psalm 31:23 (NKJV)Psalm 31:23 (NKJV) - Oh, love the Lord, - Oh, love the Lord, all you His saints! all you His saints! ForFor the Lord preserves the Lord preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud the faithful, And fully repays the proud person. person.


Psalm 40:4 (NKJV) Psalm 40:4 (NKJV) - Blessed - Blessed isis that man that man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not who makes the Lord his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.lies.


Proverbs 6:16-19 (NKJV)Proverbs 6:16-19 (NKJV) - - These six These six thingsthings the Lord hates, Yes, seven the Lord hates, Yes, seven areare an an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness false witness whowho speaks lies, And one who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.sows discord among brethren.


Proud men will do anything to maintain Proud men will do anything to maintain their self deception.their self deception.


Why are men afraid of the truth?Why are men afraid of the truth?


Why are men afraid of the truth?Why are men afraid of the truth? Have the courage to confess your sin Have the courage to confess your sin

quickly. quickly. (Prov 28:13)(Prov 28:13)


Proverbs 28:13 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:13 (NKJV) - He who covers - He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes confesses and forsakes themthem will have will have mercy.mercy.


Guard the conscience. Guard the conscience. (Phil 1:10; 1 Tim 1:5, 4:2)(Phil 1:10; 1 Tim 1:5, 4:2)


Philippians 1:10 (NKJV)Philippians 1:10 (NKJV) - that you may - that you may approve the things that are excellent, that approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, the day of Christ,


1 Timothy 1:5 (NKJV)1 Timothy 1:5 (NKJV) - Now the purpose - Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure of the commandment is love from a pure heart, heart, fromfrom a good conscience, and a good conscience, and fromfrom sincere faith, sincere faith,


1 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV)1 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV) - speaking lies in - speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,seared with a hot iron,


Who do you want to be like: God or Satan?Who do you want to be like: God or Satan?


Who do you want to be like: God or Satan?Who do you want to be like: God or Satan? Satan is the father of all lies. Satan is the father of all lies. (John 8:43-(John 8:43-

45; Acts 13:10; Heb 3:13; Mk 7:21-23)45; Acts 13:10; Heb 3:13; Mk 7:21-23)


John 8:43-45 (NKJV)John 8:43-45 (NKJV) - Why do you not - Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. 44You are of to listen to My word. 44You are of youryour father the father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own his own resources,resources, for he is a liar and the father of for he is a liar and the father of it. it.


45 But because I tell the truth, you do not 45 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. believe Me.


Acts 13:10 (NKJV)Acts 13:10 (NKJV)- and said, “O full of all - and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, deceit and all fraud, youyou son of the devil, son of the devil, youyou enemy of all righteousness, will you not enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? Lord?


Hebrews 3:13 (NKJV)Hebrews 3:13 (NKJV) - but exhort one - but exhort one another daily, while it is called another daily, while it is called “Today,”“Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. deceitfulness of sin.


Mark 7:21-23 (NKJV)Mark 7:21-23 (NKJV) - For from within, - For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, 22thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23All these evil things come foolishness. 23All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”from within and defile a man.”


Jesus always spoke the truth. Jesus always spoke the truth. (1 Pet 2:21-23; Prov 12:22)(1 Pet 2:21-23; Prov 12:22)


1 Peter 2:21-23 (NKJV)1 Peter 2:21-23 (NKJV) - For to this you - For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22follow His steps: 22 “Who committed no “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; 23 ; 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed but committed HimselfHimself to Him who judges to Him who judges righteously; righteously;


Proverbs 12:22 (NKJV)Proverbs 12:22 (NKJV) - Lying lips - Lying lips areare an abomination to the Lord, an abomination to the Lord, But those But those who deal truthfully who deal truthfully areare His delight. His delight.

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