“I refuse to be corrupt or to take part in anything crooked, and I won't be dishonest or deceitful.” (Psalm 101:3 CEV)
Consider the following scenarios:
-You have a relative who talks about others demeaningly, but you ignore it.
-You work for a business, and you know your manager is skimming from the company. You don’t want to get involved, so you just keep your mouth shut.
-You have a friend who cheats on her husband, but you excuse her behavior.
-You continue to support a leader who is corrupt, dishonest, and deceitful.
When you tolerate unethical behavior, you allow it to happen unchallenged. The perpetrator feels that his action is permissible and justified. By condoning misconduct, we become unwitting participants.
Wishy-washy convictions invite condescension, while self-respect speaks up against disrespect. The more we excuse deceitful behavior, the more we propagate it. Tolerance of delusion should not be mistaken for a virtue. Liars do not make faithful companions. Those who value honesty, decency, and goodness must stand up and let their voice be heard.
“I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in my presence.” (Psalm 101:7 NLT)
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