Yesterday, we talked about honesty again. The theme saying is Honesty in Action brings Satisfaction. The compass verse is found in Luke 6:31 and most think of it as the golden rule. Actually, if you read the verses before this verse, Jesus is saying something that is completely impossible for us to do, love our enemies. He is pushing us to our limits so that we can see that we rely on God. We can not love our enemies on our own, it is a supernatural thing that only God can give us the ability to do.
Jesus then goes on to say, Treat others the way you want to be treated. He is actually saying, be ready to treat others great. No matter who they are, no matter is they are a bully or a friend; Jesus says, "Be honest, what is your favorite candy? Be ready to give away your favorite candy to all."
You would want someone else to give you your favorite candy. This is not easy, in fact, this is probably also something that we can only accomplish in God.
Think about these things, let me know what you think. Thanks for listening,
Russ
Monday, March 9, 2009
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This is Tad the frogman. He is one of two dive captains employed by Dandy Diver Dave's Underwater Adventures Charter Service.
Honesty, March 1st
Today we talked about the theme saying for this month's virtue. The theme saying is "Honesty in Action Brings Satisfaction!"
When we are honest others are happy. We are also more happy when we are honest. Honesty in others brings us happiness also... It is also true that when others aren't honest we are normally less happy.
There are usually three stages to a lie. Just before you tell the lie, even a nano-second before, you know that you are going to tell a lie. Then, while the lie is being told, you know that you are lying and are trying to make it sound more believable. After the lie has been told is the third stage: hoping that no one spots the lie.
Our verse today is from Proverbs 12:22. We learn that God hates lies and he enjoys those who tell the truth, who are honest.
Teambuctu also debuted yesterday at church. If you didn't get a Family Partner Pack, pick one up next week and connect with us.
When we are honest others are happy. We are also more happy when we are honest. Honesty in others brings us happiness also... It is also true that when others aren't honest we are normally less happy.
There are usually three stages to a lie. Just before you tell the lie, even a nano-second before, you know that you are going to tell a lie. Then, while the lie is being told, you know that you are lying and are trying to make it sound more believable. After the lie has been told is the third stage: hoping that no one spots the lie.
Our verse today is from Proverbs 12:22. We learn that God hates lies and he enjoys those who tell the truth, who are honest.
Teambuctu also debuted yesterday at church. If you didn't get a Family Partner Pack, pick one up next week and connect with us.
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