One of the virtues every Christian should
imbibe is the habit of speaking the truth always. The truth is almost a scarce
commodity in the world we live in and many a times we contribute to it as
Christians. But our nature is righteousness and true holiness. We must give
expression to it at any point in time.
Sometimes speaking the truth might cost us
loosing some privileges and opportunities but would we rather stand before men
than God? Our father knows how to reward us best, so we can go all out knowing we
have his backing.
Jesus said we are the salt of the earth and
light to our world. The very moment the salt in our food start tasting like the
food, instead of the salt that it is, it becomes useless. So our relevance in
the world we live in can only be known when we actually live out our true
identity.
People around us must be able to put their
money down on our words alone, because we have shown overtime that we say the
truth at all times. We should not be someone who change with the environment
they find themselves. Our badge must always be on. We must say the truth
because of what it is, not to spite or suite anyone.
Sometimes there might be a material reward
for telling the truth and this becomes the reason why some tell the truth. Our
lives should go beyond immediate gratification. We shouldn't just live for what
we can gain for immediately. Many people occupying one leadership position are
there because they stood for what was right not necessarily for what will
favour them. And while in the immediate such character might go unrewarded,
they come handy in the future.
If you did not witness an event, no need
speaking on it since you might not have all the facts. Don't also forget that
overstating the fact is no longer the truth. If you counted only 20, don't
announce at least 20. Even when marketing your products and/or services, don't
overstate what you or your product can do just to get another client or
customer.
We must also stand for the truth. Don't
just say it, defend it, if need be. By speaking and standing for the truth
always in our homes, offices, institutions
and wherever we find ourselves, we soon make lie and deceit to fade out
and make truth the order of the day.
The price to pay to speak and stand for the
truth in Our society today may be high, but it is worth it. Our words will be
judged eventually, what good is there looking good in the sight of men but not
accepted before God because of our words.
If you have not made Jesus Christ your Lord and saviour, you cannot take
advantage of what God had prepared for you. We urge you, don’t wait another
moment. Make up your mind and say this prayer:
“Dear God, I ask you to forgive
me all my sins and make me anew. I believe that Jesus died for me and you
raised him up on the third day, I confess that He is Lord now and forever. I
accept your son, Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.”
Congratulations! Now that you
are born again, look for a bible believing church to attend that you might know
what he has provided for you.
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