Culture and Church (Honesty)
We have been discussing ways in which we can infiltrate and influence the culture we live in. As i studied i became fascinated with the idea of influencing our communities by the way we live our lives. I think that you could say that God is developing a passion within me to bring change. Another way to bring about change is honesty.
Webster defines honesty as fair and truthful, and being free from deceit. Basically, that describes a person who will not lie, cheat or steal. This includes manipulation or misleading statements with the intent to deceive. Honesty is not just truth but truthfulness, which includes the intent of that truth. That is why Webster says honesty is genuine, frank and open; open meaning transparent.
Honesty is the core value of character, that is why it is multifaceted. Honesty deals with motives and intents, it is the voice inside us that suggests a truth before we lie. Honesty is probably greatest of all human values. If we want to make a difference in our communities then we will be living our lives with honesty.
In order to permeate society, and to build an honest culture and community it must start at home. We must teach our children to be honest and to respect the law and authority. They must see and experience the value of honesty for themselves and they will carry it into our communities.
One of the things that I see in many Christian is there lack of respect for authority. If we say that we are Christian and that we are honest then we should have a respect for authority. If we want to make a difference, then this area of our lives will come into play as well. Honesty can and is not a sometimes attribute but rather a way of life. We must be honest in every situation and in every area of our lives.
Decide today that you are going to live a life of honesty. In there is a promise for those who are honest: Deut 25:1515 You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.(NIV) Isn't that a great promise if your dealings are honest then you will live long in the land. Now i do not know what long meant here but the ring that i hear coming through is that it will be worthwhile if you are honest. The Command is have accurate weights and measures (which means that your life must be lived in honesty) and then you will live long in the land. Sounds like a great promise to me. Lets live it out. Until Later.
~SO~
Webster defines honesty as fair and truthful, and being free from deceit. Basically, that describes a person who will not lie, cheat or steal. This includes manipulation or misleading statements with the intent to deceive. Honesty is not just truth but truthfulness, which includes the intent of that truth. That is why Webster says honesty is genuine, frank and open; open meaning transparent.
Honesty is the core value of character, that is why it is multifaceted. Honesty deals with motives and intents, it is the voice inside us that suggests a truth before we lie. Honesty is probably greatest of all human values. If we want to make a difference in our communities then we will be living our lives with honesty.
In order to permeate society, and to build an honest culture and community it must start at home. We must teach our children to be honest and to respect the law and authority. They must see and experience the value of honesty for themselves and they will carry it into our communities.
One of the things that I see in many Christian is there lack of respect for authority. If we say that we are Christian and that we are honest then we should have a respect for authority. If we want to make a difference, then this area of our lives will come into play as well. Honesty can and is not a sometimes attribute but rather a way of life. We must be honest in every situation and in every area of our lives.
Decide today that you are going to live a life of honesty. In there is a promise for those who are honest: Deut 25:1515 You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.(NIV) Isn't that a great promise if your dealings are honest then you will live long in the land. Now i do not know what long meant here but the ring that i hear coming through is that it will be worthwhile if you are honest. The Command is have accurate weights and measures (which means that your life must be lived in honesty) and then you will live long in the land. Sounds like a great promise to me. Lets live it out. Until Later.
~SO~
posted by Pastor Ken | 8:30 AM
3 Comments:
Hey, not many comments but we're reading this. And it really gets me excited, and some of the things you've been writing have already made an impact on my day to day struggles.
I am so glad that it has madde a differnce to you. I am not sure if anyone else reads it or not.
tonight, as I walked into seattle's to buy some beans (It's too cold to roast outside!) I just felt the joy of the Lord come over me and it was so cool to be walking into a coffee shop-bar and feel the light of the Lord filling up the whole room. permeation of the culture is something i am passionate about right now. a simple smile can do much in the area of showing the love of Jesus to others!
pastor p
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