Proverbs III
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. (Proverbs 11:1 ESV)
Honesty and Godliness
God’s Laws make His character plain.
Politicians might claim to be honest, but we often see evidence of their twisting of the truth, even Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
Parents might intend to be honest, but often practical considerations lead to shading the truth.
Roadmaps might be accurate and honest, but often mislead, misguide, and have mistakes.
But God not only PRACTICES honesty. He IS honest.
His Word is reliable, accurate, full of truth, helpful, dependable, and necessary.
As is God Himself, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And He delights when we follow His Law in major things and minor things.
Honesty in business dealings is an example of this.
Being Godly is more than having a sweet face while looking towards heaven. Being Godly is more than having kind intentions. Being Godly is more than Sunday activities.
Being Godly, literally, is being like God.
In the noticeable daily things like being fair in business, honest in our dealings, and imitating God whenever we have the chance.
And when we fail, we have Jesus’ perfection counting as ours. When we try, we have Jesus’ example and power pushing us correctly. When we make it in those little things, we have Jesus to thank for it.
Jesus is how we can be Godly.