A lot is expected from an individual in a day’s work. Some jobs are results oriented and some are time-based. Whatever the structure, there is an element of accountability that is expected. It is always wise to be honest in all that you do.
A double standard life is very difficult and stressful to handle. At one time you have to present yourself as that efficient and successful person whilst inwardly you are struggling with issues of incompetence and guilt. It is better if you accept your limitations and find positive means of dealing with the problem.
Dishonesty will reap you dishonest followers. If you are a leader, for example, and you are dishonest in your dealings; be rest assured that your followers will do likewise. But if you are honest, they will also strive to be honest. Of course there will be one or two who will not be honest. They won’t be doing it because they saw your example but they will just be dishonest on their own account. Learn to be honest at all times and exert a positive influence.
Honesty will help you earn respect. An honest individual is so easy to respect, to obey and just to listen to. Somehow you feel obliged to respect honest people – it gives them higher value than their dishonest counterparts. What they say tends to hold water. Who does not want to be respected at no cost - honesty can make that possible.
The world is in want of honest people who will stand up for what is right and do it for the glorification of God. Sometimes we may be tempted to think that no one is watching but always remember there is God who sees everything even that which is done in the depth of the seas. Also take into consideration that what goes around comes around.
Dishonesty has its own consequences that you would want to avoid. It always feels good to do the right thing. Go on and be honest throughout your life.
Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”
God loves and He has great plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11). Let us learn to trust Him and serve Him honestly.
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