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Good morning friend,
One day one person asked, not sure if in a sermon or in a conversation, if I had ever stolen anything...I have never stolen anything, you would probably agree that neither have you...right? But how about taking a personal call during office hours? Free paper copies from your office for bible study? Sending out a fax for personal matters from the office? How about holding back a thank you to someone who deserves it? How about saying a lie, big or small? That question convicted me for life and I committed to live with honesty. To fight for what is right, to love when I did not want to and I learned to say the truth even when it embarrassed me or made me feel very uncomfortable. Holding back the truth from others is kind of stealing, the result is bondage, pain, hurt, destruction and even death. Jesus said that the truth will set us free, the truth is freedom in Christ, He is the truth, the way and the life.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
"You shall not steal." Exodus 20:15
7. The Eighth Commandment is about Honesty
God instructs us to show our love and respect for others by not stealing what belongs to them. The Eighth Commandment safeguards everyone's right to legitimately acquire and own property. God wants that right honoured and protected. His approach to material wealth is balanced. He wants us to prosper and enjoy physical blessings. He also expects us to show wisdom in how we use what He provides us and He does not want possessions to be our primary pursuit in life. When we see material blessings as a means to achieve more-important objectives, God enjoys seeing us prosper. To Him it is important that generosity rather than greed motivate the choices we make. Because they are qualities of His own character, He asks that we, from the heart, put giving and serving ahead of lavishing possessions on ourselves. Source: www.the-ten-commandments.org The journey towards honesty is not easy but with God all things are possible. There is power in the name of the Lord, we must believe that. Every good gift comes from God, you are my gift and I love you.God bless you wherever you are.Julieta |
