Message: “Honesty and Trust” from Pastor Joe

Honesty and Trust--- Truth may not be honesty Lesson Objective:  To understand the importance of being honest and always telling the truth even in the most difficult of situations Scriptures:  Colossians 3:9; Proverbs 12:22; Philipians 4: 8; 2 Corinthians 2:15 Definitions 1.      Honesty is when you speak the truth and act truthfully 2.      Trust is firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something 3.      The truth about something is all the facts about it, rather than things that are imagined B.     The importance of honesty a.      Philippians 4:8  pure, honorable, b.      Proverbs 6: 16-19 God hates dishonesty c.       Dishonesty can affecr an entire nation  Joshua 7: 1-26 ( story of Achan) d.      Honesty is the foundation of any relationship e.       Honesty can keep us from living a life of lies f.       Honesty allows us to understand that people often hate the dishonesty more than the actual act that we are trying to hide C.    The importance of Trust a.      Gods Trust                                                               i.      Joshua 1-9                                                             ii.      Psalms 9:10                                                           iii.      Proverbs 3: 5-6 b.      Are you trustworthy                                                               i.      Foundation of trustworthy 1.      Honest 2.      Capable 3.     Reliable D.    What can you do when you lose the trust of someone? a.      Zacheaus Luke 19: 1-10 E.     Truth is not always honesty a.      Motive for telling truth b.      Telling only what benefits you F.     Where does it start and where does it stop a.      Judas went from thief to murderer John 12:6 G.    So what  Luke 16:10  Matthew 25:23

Scripture References: Proverbs 12:22, Colossians 3:9

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