building blocks for life: being honest. defined an honest person is someone who is free of deceit,...
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Building Blocks for Life:
Being Honest
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Defined•An honest person is someone who is free of deceit, truthful and sincere, genuine, real and respectable.
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Memory Verses•Memory verses for this lesson come from the psalms of David and the proverbs of Solomon (Psa. 15:1-2; Prov. 12:22).
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Psalm 15:1-2•O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? •He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart.
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Proverbs 12:22•Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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Positive Examples•The Sons of Jacob•Deacons in the Church
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The Sons of Jacob•The sons of Jacob were honest in their dealings with the Egyptian official (Joseph) from whom they sought to purchase grain (Gen. 42-43).
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Deacons in the Church
•Deacons must be men of good reputation who have proven faithful in their personal lives and in fulfilling their various responsibilities (Acts 6:1-8; 1 Tim. 3:8-13).
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Negative Examples•Abraham regarding Sarah•Ananias and Sapphira
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Abraham Regarding Sarah•Abraham told a partial truth (lie) to Pharaoh of Egypt and the king of Gerar regarding his relationship with Sarah (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18).
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Ananias and Sapphira•Ananias and Sapphira lied about the money they contributed to assist needy saints (Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-11).
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Application
•Am I being honest with myself?
•Am I being honest with others?
•Am I being honest with God?
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Conclusion & Challenge•Dishonesty is characteristic of sinful men (Isa. 59:1-8). •However, those with good and honest hearts are pleasing to God (Luke 6:45; 8:15).