Editorial March 14, 1983 Issue

The development of honesty

WILLIAM E. MOODY

Is it important to be honest? Many people certainly would not hesitate to agree that it is—perhaps citing the destructive effect of dishonesty on the moral fiber of society and on one's own self-respect.

Yet honesty is more than important. It is absolutely indispensable. For if we are to come to understand the nature of reality and to demonstrate the true status of man as God's image, honesty must pervade every aspect of our experience; it must be an essential ingredient in all the details of our human affairs. When forged by spiritual sense, honesty constitutes a power that enables us to break free of sin and falsehood so that we can more clearly recognize the immediate saving presence and governing law of divine Truth in our lives.

The development of a deep-toned fidelity to Truth makes for honorable men and women who are fit to know the kingdom of God. There is in fact no salvation without honesty. The First Epistle to Timothy speaks of the need to pray for mankind, including our political leaders, "that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." And the author continues his charge by stating, "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."^{ See I Tim. 2:1-4.}

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