Monday, February 16, 2009

Honesty

Did you know that one of the leading costs to most businesses today is, "employee theft." We live in a world that has lost its' regard for honesty and integrity and has embraced the idea of, "whatever it takes to get the job done." Lies, corruption, stealing, self seeking and exaltation have become the tools of promotion and success. The Bible calls this earthly wisdom, which seems to fit our world today. (James 3:15)

However, the wisdom that is from above (heavenly) is: "first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy." (James 3:17)
We need more of this kind of wisdom in all positions of leadership in this country if we are going to win the battle against dishonesty and corruption.

The Truth
"Only by the fear of the Lord does one depart from evil. When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:6-7)