TWO PATS OF BUTTER
Zechariah 8:14-17
14. "For thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Just as I determined to punish you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath.' says the Lord of hosts, 'An I would not relent, 15. so again in these days I am determined to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah . Do not fear. 16. These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth, justice, and peace; 17. let non of you think evil in your heart against your neighbor; and do not love a false oath. For all these are things that I hate, 'says the Lord."
Ephesians 4: 25
Putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor."
HONESTY must be woven into the fabric of our character if we are to have an effective testimony for Christ. Even the secular world recognizes the importance of integrity.
A promising young man applied for a job at a bank. He was one of several applicants, but the president was especially impressed by his credentials. Before hiring him, the president invited the man to lnch with several of the bank executives.
As the group went through the cafeteria line, the young man put two pats of butter on his tray and slipped them beneath the outer rim of his plate so the cashier wouldn't see them. The company president, who was right behind him, observed his actions. If this fellow would be dishonest with two pats of butter, he thought, how could he be trusted at a teller's window? Right there the president decide not to hire him. Deception takes many forms, whether an outright verbal lie, or the cover-up of two pats of butter, which in the case amounted to stealing.
An 11 year old boy who reads Our Daily Bread wrote, "I am the sort of kid who can't lie or I get tingly feelings in my stomach." Oh, that we all were that sensitive! Lord, make us people of unquestioned honesty and integrity in all things- whether large or small.
-Dennis De Haan
Lord, help me to be honest In all I do and say;
God, grant me grace and power
To live for You today.
-Fitzhugh
A PERSON OF INTEGRITY HAS NOTHING TO HIDE.
Zechariah 8:14-17
14. "For thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Just as I determined to punish you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath.' says the Lord of hosts, 'An I would not relent, 15. so again in these days I am determined to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah . Do not fear. 16. These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth, justice, and peace; 17. let non of you think evil in your heart against your neighbor; and do not love a false oath. For all these are things that I hate, 'says the Lord."
Ephesians 4: 25
Putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor."
HONESTY must be woven into the fabric of our character if we are to have an effective testimony for Christ. Even the secular world recognizes the importance of integrity.
A promising young man applied for a job at a bank. He was one of several applicants, but the president was especially impressed by his credentials. Before hiring him, the president invited the man to lnch with several of the bank executives.
As the group went through the cafeteria line, the young man put two pats of butter on his tray and slipped them beneath the outer rim of his plate so the cashier wouldn't see them. The company president, who was right behind him, observed his actions. If this fellow would be dishonest with two pats of butter, he thought, how could he be trusted at a teller's window? Right there the president decide not to hire him. Deception takes many forms, whether an outright verbal lie, or the cover-up of two pats of butter, which in the case amounted to stealing.
An 11 year old boy who reads Our Daily Bread wrote, "I am the sort of kid who can't lie or I get tingly feelings in my stomach." Oh, that we all were that sensitive! Lord, make us people of unquestioned honesty and integrity in all things- whether large or small.
-Dennis De Haan
Lord, help me to be honest In all I do and say;
God, grant me grace and power
To live for You today.
-Fitzhugh
A PERSON OF INTEGRITY HAS NOTHING TO HIDE.
