Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.
Honesty is one of the simplest virtues to describe, yet one of the hardest to practice consistently. Scripture reminds us that God values truth not just in our words, but in the deepest parts of who we are. “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” (Proverbs 12:22) Honesty is far more than avoiding lies – it is choosing to live with integrity when no one is watching.
In a world that often rewards shortcuts, exaggeration, or polished appearances, God calls us to be people whose character is the same in private as it is in public. Honest living builds spiritual strength. It frees us from the exhausting work of maintaining appearances and allows us to walk in peace and confidence before God.
Honesty also reflects Christ’s heart. Jesus declared Himself to be “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” When we choose truth, we align ourselves with His nature. Sometimes honesty costs us – an uncomfortable conversation, an apology, or the humility to admit we were wrong. Yet every step of truth brings us closer to God’s transforming presence.
Let us ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and invite Him to shape us into someone who speaks truth with love, lives with integrity, and reflects God’s delight in honesty.
With love & blessings, Sandra
Beckenham Baptist Church 