Honesty

God Uses A Pastor’s Honest Confession for Good (illustration)

A story is told about a famous evangelist, Brownlow North, who had lived a life that was anything but Christian. Once, just ...

The Bus Driver Who Tested The Pastor on Honesty (illustration)

There was a pastor who lived in a suburb of London, England who pastored a church in the downtown area. He had an office in the church so he traveled back and forth between the church and his home in the suburbs on a bus each day. One Sunday morning he preached on honesty. On Mon …

Only 56% of Americans Teach Honesty (illustration)

A USA Today poll found that only 56% of American teach honesty to their children. And a Louis Harris poll turned up the distressing fact that 65% of high school students would cheat on an important exam. Recently a noted physician appeared on a network news-and-talk show and proc …

Honesty (illustration)

A British publication once offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of answers received were the following: “One who multiplies joys, divides grief, and whose honesty is inviolable.” “One who understands our silence.” “A vo …

The best definition of a friend (illustration)

Does the Preaching Stop People Who are Cheating? (illustration)

A group of Indian chiefs met with a Mr. Cram of the Boston Missionary Society in 1805 to hear the Gospel. After the sermon one of the leading chiefs said: “If there is only one way to worship ...

Nixon Driven From Office Because of “Watergate” (illustration)

Dishonesty and injustice often cause great leaders to topple in shame. Think of what happened a few years ago to Richard Nixon, President of the United States. It was because he tolerated evil thoughts and tried to cover up for the bad deeds of others that he was forced out of of …

Honest in Money But Not in Morality (illustration)

A fellow went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady he was with. By mistake the manager handed him a box full of money (that day’s financial proceeds meant for the bank) instead of a box of chicken. The fellow took the box back to the car ...

Little Boy Sent to Buy His Mother a Loaf of Bread (illustration)

The little boy was sent by his mother to buy a 65 cent loaf of bread. While the baker was putting the bread into a bag, the boy noticed that the loaf looked rather small. “Isn’t that a small loaf of bread for 65 cents?” “You’ll have less to carry,” repli …

Poll Shows Problems of Cheating And Stealing (illustration)

A recent poll of 5000 students concluded that 46 percent of them would cheat on an important test. Thirty-six percent said they would cover for a friend who vandalized school property, while only 24 percent would tell the truth. Five percent would steal money from their par …