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Be Salt and Light. By Being Honest. “Honesty” must be treated seriously. Ananias and Saphira died for their dishonesty – Acts 5:1-11. Dishonesty closely associates us with the devil – John 8:44. Dishonesty is listed among the things that God “hates” – Proverbs 6:16-19.
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Be Salt and Light By Being Honest
“Honesty” must be treated seriously • Ananias and Saphira died for their dishonesty – Acts 5:1-11. • Dishonesty closely associates us with the devil – John 8:44. • Dishonesty is listed among the things that God “hates” – Proverbs 6:16-19. • Liars will have their place in hell – Rev. 21:8.
Areas in which we must be honest • Speech • Business • Paying taxes • School • Home • Local congregation • Application of Scripture
Being honest makes us different • Part of our new life – Col. 3:9-10; Eph. 4:22-25. • We are concerned about honorable conduct before others – 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Cor. 8:18-21. • ONLY IN THIS WAY CAN WE SHINE IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS!