Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.” vs. 10
Luke 16:10-13
Occasionally a person will excuse the telling of a mistruth by saying, “It was only a white lie!” Such an attitude, unfortunately common among believers, is sadly misguided. It’s the little things that count in the journey of faith, and whenever we tell a lie, however inconsequential it may seem, we’re undermining our credibility. That’s why some employers, trying to gauge a person’s core values, will take them golfing. Not only is golf a difficult sport, but it also provides a myriad of opportunities for cheating during a round. So much can be learned in watching a person play! A person of integrity will even self-report any infractions! If golfers cheat it says something about their basic character–even Jesus knew that! Obviously, there is no way any of us can go through life without sinning–life is even more complex than golf. But it’s so important to keep in mind that in life everything counts, and we’re revealing our inner selves with every word and action. We may think this preoccupation with “little things” is a pain, but sooner or later in life we’re going to have some significant choices. And if we’ve learned how to practice integrity in minor things, it can be instinctual in the big things.
Thought for the Day: Where did I learn integrity?
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