READ: Proverbs 11:1, 16:11, 20:23; 31:9
Life is full of
opportunities to either choose to be truthful or not. One form of truthfulness
is being accurate with how we weigh things! Accuracy can include: reporting
stories or facts with the right details, how we charge people if we are
involved in business or sales or customer service, reporting all of our income
on our tax forms. People of this world would laugh, even scoff at such
accuracy, but we’re to be part of another kingdom, the kingdom of light.
Proverbs tells us
that, “a false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his
delight” (11:1). Listen to those words – “abomination” or “delight”. This is
our choice. We must resolve to do what is right, and being accurate is always
the best choice. If we’ll keep soft hearts before God, He will direct us clearly
in these matters. This is our job – making sure we’ll be responsive to God!
Let’s take a look at our lives and see if we have been inaccurate in any way.
JOURNALING AND PRAYER
1.
Ask
God – have I reported things inaccurately? Have I been charging people
improperly at work? Have I reported all of my income on my taxes? Let Him
direct you to any required changes.
2.
Having
a soft heart ensures that we’ll be responsive to God’s promptings on matters of
obedience. Spend some time praising God for where He’s used
discipline/suffering in the past to bring an increased softness.
