Proverbs 11:1-3
1 The LORD detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights.
The Lord finds dishonest business practices extremely offensive. He in fact detests them! In today’s world, they tend to make light of “little wrongs,” the water muddied of what is right and wrong, but God’s word quickly brings us back to the basics . . . God’s truth. He delights in our honesty. Wow!
2 Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
God says it is wise to be humble. I love the amplified bible version of this verse, “When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, but with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
As we choose to walk humbly with our God, the choices of right and wrong are clear. We can make decisions by walking in the wisdom from above. In James 3:17 we read “But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.”
3 Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
What an awesome privilege to bring God pleasure and joy by our good decisions! Honesty and humbleness is God’s delight!
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