"Provide things honest in the sight of all men."
- Romans 12:17-21
 
These verses summarize the core of Christian living. If we love someone the way Christ loves us, we will be willing to forgive. If we have experienced God's grace, we will want to pass it on to others. And remember, grace is undeserved favor. By giving an enemy a drink, we are not excusing his misdeeds. We are recognizing him, forgiving him, and loving him in spite of his sins--just as Christ did for us.
 
Christian friends, God isn't fooled. To take advantage of others and profit by their loss and then to cover it up with religiosity is sheer hypocrisy. When you cheat or harm your brother, you are defrauding the LORD. Don't forget, in word and deed, in matters large and small, you must . . .

"Provide things honest in the sight of all men."
- Romans 12:17-21
 
These verses summarize the core of Christian living. If we love someone the way Christ loves us, we will be willing to forgive. If we have experienced God's grace, we will want to pass it on to others. And remember, grace is undeserved favor. By giving an enemy a drink, we are not excusing his misdeeds. We are recognizing him, forgiving him, and loving him in spite of his sins--just as Christ did for us.
 
Christian friends, God isn't fooled. To take advantage of others and profit by their loss and then to cover it up with religiosity is sheer hypocrisy. When you cheat or harm your brother, you are defrauding the LORD. Don't forget, in word and deed, in matters large and small, you must be honest and forgiving before God and man.
 
LORD, by Your Spirit grant that we
In word and deed may honest be;
All falsehood we would cast aside;
From You, O LORD, we cannot hide.
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY- He who is true to God will never appear false to man.