Honesty

Paul to Agrippa–Honesty is the Best Policy - Acts 26:1 – 26:11 (commentary)

One of the extraordinary things about the great Christian leaders in the New Testament was they were not afraid to confess what once they had been. In the presence of the king, Paul frankly confessed that there was a day when he had tried to blast the Christians out of existence. …

Anticipating The Coming Kingdom - Psalms 118:19 – 118:29 (commentary)

As we come to the climax of this chapter the scene moves from Armageddon to the commencement of the millennial reign. When Jesus walked on this earth He could enter the court of the Gentiles and the court of Israel but could not go into the Holy of Holies where only the priest co …

The Lord hates dishonesty and pride - Proverbs 11:1 – 11:5 (commentary)

It is a serious matter when Christians follow the world in dishonest business methods of the day.  The Lord hates dishonest scales and is pleased with accurate weights (v. 1). During these Old Testament times many merchants used two sets of stone weights when weighing mercha …

A discussion of community relationships - Proverbs 11:10 – 11:15 (commentary)

This passage discusses community relationships as it talks about one’s neighbor (vv. 9, 12), the city (vv. 10-11), a gossip group (v. 13), advisers for a nation (v. 14) and a consigner (v. 15). When God blesses his people, their city prospers, but deceitful liars can destroy a ci …

As a Believer we do not Belong to This World - I Peter 2:11 – 2:12 (commentary)

If we are going to witness to the lost people around us we must live honest lives before them. A phrase that we often hear is that we must “walk our talk.” In other words our good works must back up our good words (Matthew 5:16). How sad it is when unsaved p …

Better to Have Wisdom than Gold - Proverbs 16:12 – 16:17 (commentary)

Rulers should hate wrongdoing and value honesty (v. 12). They should value honesty not only in themselves but in others also. Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speaks what is right (v. 13). If someone angers a king he runs the risk of being put …

Who Can Find a Faithful Man? - Proverbs 20:6 – 20:10 (commentary)

There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But the real question is, can they be trusted (v. 6)? Solomon tries to find an honest man. Many people seem honest. They say the right words. But when Solomon inquires further, these people disappoint Solomon. Everybody does w …

Daniel Explains Nebuchadnezzar’s Second Dream - Daniel 4:19 – 4:27 (commentary)

Having been told all the details of the dream, the king asked Daniel to interpret them (v. 19). Daniel understood the meanings of the dream but because of the severe judgment that was about to come to the king, he dreaded telling him and just stood speechless for one whol …