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Honesty

Summary

Integrity and truthfulness in conduct and speech, commanded throughout Scripture as essential to godly living and community trust.

☩Biblical Teaching

Scripture repeatedly commands honesty: 'Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another' (Leviticus 19:11). Proverbs extensively praises truthfulness and warns against dishonesty. Paul urges believers to 'put off falsehood and speak truthfully' (Ephesians 4:25) and to 'lead a quiet life...so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders' (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12). In 1 Timothy 2:2, prayer is offered for 'a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and honesty.'

Related Verses35 mentions

Proverbs· 5 verses

11:112:2216:1120:1020:23

Psalms· 4 verses

7:37:415:524:4

2 Corinthians· 3 verses

4:27:28:21

Leviticus· 2 verses

19:3519:36

See Also

Adam and Eve title QS:P1476,en:"Adam and Eve "Odam Ato va Momo Havo" Dyurer oʻymakorligi"
Conscience
The Death of Ananias (Acts 5: 1-5) title QS:P1476,en:"The Death of Ananias (Acts 5: 1-5) "
Falsehood
Integrity
Integrity
Righteousness
Righteousness

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Honesty," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).