2013-10-04T14:45:34-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/honesty/ http://faithgateway.com/connect-with-people-heart-before-head/ 2013-10-04T14:45:34-05:00 I used to tell my staff, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” They would groan because they heard me say it so much, but they recognized that it was true nonetheless. You develop credibility when you connect with people and show that you genuinely care and want […] http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/series.php?series=342&topic_name=Relationships 2010-08-31T13:28:38-05:00 Women everywhere hide behind masks, unwilling to show other believers their struggles and pain. Nancy looks to Scripture and shows you the way to find true freedom. Learn how to be honest with God and other people. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2025:13-16&version=NIV 2009-10-02T12:06:44-05:00 The Bible has nothing good to say about those who cheat or are dishonest in their dealings with others. God is the embodiment of truth, and dishonesty is a insult both to God and our neighbor. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2015:4&version=NIV 2009-09-24T15:30:24-05:00 God values those who are honest to a fault--who refuse to lie and deceive even when their honesty hurts them. Such an incorruptible person embodies the life of truth that God desires in His children. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2019:11&version=NIV 2009-09-20T13:30:38-05:00 Truth and honesty are critical elements of a godly life. The Bible is clear that we're not to cheat, lie, or deceive others in any way. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/looking-great-having-little-5845 2009-09-10T13:28:24-05:00 You know He died to pay for your sins, you agree with Jesus, but somehow you've missed the step of actually committing your life to Him, of turning from running your own life to Him running your life. There's never been that time when you actually gave you to Jesus. And there's no way into heaven without doing that, no matter how spiritually impressive you look. Maybe this is the day for you to actually move from just believing about http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2015:1-5&version=NIV 2009-07-22T12:10:05-05:00 In this list of the characteristics of a holy person, take note of how many of them are related to speech. A godly person avoid slander, keeps his word, and speaks only what is true. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus.2.6-Titus.2.8&version=NIV 2009-07-20T14:18:58-05:00 What does it mean to live with integrity? According to this passage, it means living your life in such a way that nobody can find fault with what you do or say; everything you do and say is honest, sincere, and excellent. Christians can expect to be criticized for their faith, but their behavior should not provide any additional excuses for critique. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/When-Trust-Is-Lost-4002 2008-08-01T17:06:14-05:00 That's what happened when all the questions about an accounting firm's integrity arose - trust was lost. And when trust is lost, sometimes all is lost. Not just for companies, but for individuals, too. That's why it's so important that you and I make integrity and honesty our non-negotiable bottom line in everything we do or say. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Right-Words-Wrong-Heart-3811 2008-07-30T16:47:42-05:00 It doesn't take long to learn the right church answers, does it? I mean even a four-year-old boy can do it! And many of us who've been around a lot longer as well. The danger is that you can really fool yourself spiritually, just because you know all the right words, and go to all the right meetings, and do all the right things. Tragically, a full Christian vocabulary can mask a dangerously empty heart.