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Honesty, June 27
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but
also in the sight of men.
2 Corinthians 8:21
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In all business transactions, we are to let the light shine decidedly.
There is to be no sharp practice. Everything is to be done with the strictest
integrity. Better consent to lose something financially than to gain a few
shillings by sharp practice. We shall lose nothing in the end by fair dealing.
We are to live the law of God in our world, and perfect a character after the
divine similitude. All business, with those in the faith and those not in the
faith, is to be transacted on square, righteous principles. Everything is to
be seen in the light of God’s law, everything done without fraud, without
duplicity, without one tinge of guile
For a Babylonish robe and a paltry treasure of gold and silver, Achan
consented to sell himself to evil, to bring upon his soul the curse of God,
to forfeit his title to a rich possession in Canaan, and lose all prospect of
the future, immortal inheritance in the earth made new. A fearful price
indeed he paid for his ill-gotten gains
Deal honestly and righteously in this present evil world. Some will be
honest when they see that honesty will not endanger their worldly interest;
but all who act from this principle will have their names blotted out of the
book of life.
Strict honesty must be cultivated. We can go through the world but
once; we cannot come back to rectify any mistakes; therefore every move
made should be with godly fear and careful consideration....
When God makes up His jewels, the true, the frank, the honest, will be
His chosen ones, His treasures. Angels are preparing crowns for such; and
light from the throne of God will be reflected in its splendor from these
star-gemmed diadems
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The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 3:1158
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The Signs of the Times, May 5, 1881
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The Review and Herald, December 29, 1896
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