Honesty

HONEST is defined as "free from deceit and untruthfulness, sincere." Wow. Free from deceit? I can't remember a time when I wasn't trying to "pull one over" on somebody.

As a kid I would sneak Pop Tarts and Star Crunch cookies from the pantry before dinnertime and eat them in my room, hiding the evidence (plates, wrappers, etc). I wanted a cat so bad that I rode my bicycle 2 miles to the horse stable and "adopted" one without parental consent. Then came home and said "it just followed me here!" No, I didn't brush my teeth but I told you I did. No, the dog didn't poop but its hot outside and I want air conditioning. I convinced the dorky guy to sit next to me in class and give me the answers.

As an adult I would round up when reporting mileage to my company, forge a signature every so often, use my work cell for personal calls, give the sample of Viagra to a "friend" who wanted to use it recreationally, guzzle the remnants of dinner party wine, etc.

I am a LIAR, FAKE, SHAM. I even have a "phone voice." You know, when you're talking on the phone and it sounds so PROFESSIONAL that others are surprised and tease you.

Does any of this sound familiar to you?? Where do you struggle with honesty??

So how does one GET honest? You must fully let go of the ego and pride. Show your cards, let others in. Ask for help (I looked in the Bible about honesty and John 8:32 says "and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"). I also read a neat article about motivation. "A person motivated by love rather than fear will not only obey the letter of the law, but will eagerly seek out new ways to carry out business with transparency and integrity." - The Real Press, "Christian Integrity"

Today I am motivated by LOVE to tell the TRUTH.