ABOUT HONESTY & DISHONESTY (2)

0. Introduction

a) Proverbs tells us plainly that God despises all forms of dishonesty. Not only does God hate dishonesty, but we are told that it works against us - others no longer trust us, and we cannot even enjoy our dishonest gains. It is wiser to be honest because "the righteous will come through trouble." (Proverbs 12:13).

1. Long-term results 

a) The upright are guided by integrity (Proverbs 11:3)

i) 3 The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. (Proverbs 11:3 NKJV)

b) Truthful lips endure (Proverbs 12:19)

i) 19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. (Proverbs 12:19 NKJV)

c) Riches gained quickly don't last (Proverbs 20:21)

i) 21 An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning, Will not be blessed at the end. (Proverbs 20:21 NKJV)

d) Riches gained dishonestly don't last (Proverbs 21:6)

i) 6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue, Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. (Proverbs 21:6 NKJV)

e) The blameless are kept safe (Proverbs 28:18)

i) 18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. (Proverbs 28:18 NKJV)

2. God's opinion

a) God delights in honesty (Proverbs 11:1)

i) Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. (Proverbs 11:1 NKJV)

b) God delights in those who are truthful (Proverbs 12:22)

i) 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. (Proverbs 12:22 NKJV)

c) God detests unjust measures (Proverbs 20:10)

i) 10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the Lord. (Proverbs 20:10 NKJV)

d) God is pleased when we do what is right and just (Proverbs 21:3)

i) 3 To do righteousness and justice, Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. (Proverbs 21:3 NKJV) 

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