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Behaviour, in action and words, that aims to convey truth. This quality is an essential aspect of God’s own nature and purposes, and is required of those whom he calls to be his people.
The honesty of God 2Sa 7:28 See also Ps 19:7; Ps 33:4; Ps 111:7; Ps 119:142,151; Isa 45:19; Jer 10:10; Jn 7:28; Ro 3:4; 1Th 1:9; 1Jn 5:20; Rev 3:7; Rev 15:2-3; Rev 19:9
Ps 15:1-2; 2Co 4:2 See also Ex 18:21 Dishonest dealing forbidden by God: Lev 19:35-36; Dt 25:13-16
1Ki 9:4-5; Pr 11:1; Eze 45:10; Zec 8:16-17; Jn 4:23-24; Ro 1:18; 1Co 5:8 Paul commends truthful speech: Eph 4:15,25
Php 4:8 Qualities essential in church leadership: 1Ti 3:8; Tit 1:7
Tit 2:7-8
1Pe 2:22 See also Mt 22:16 pp Mk 12:14 Jesus Christ’s opponents flattering Jesus Christ, but nevertheless speaking the truth.
Jer 26:15 See also Pr 17:26; Pr 29:10,27; Isa 59:14-15; Am 5:10; Jn 8:45-46; Jn 18:23; Gal 4:16
1065 | God, holiness of |
1075 | God, justice of |
1125 | God, righteousness |
1460 | truth |
5414 | money, stewardship |
5429 | oaths |
5546 | speech |
5587 | trade |
6145 | deceit |
8239 | earnestness |
8714 | dishonesty |
8767 | hypocrisy |