Theme: The Lord requires the maintaining and promoting of truth, and of our own and our neighbor's good name. I. Truth A. Truth between man and man—Eph. 4:25; Zech. 8:16 B. Standing for the truth 1. Attitude a. Sincerely—Psalm 15:2 b. Freely—Jeremiah 9:3 c. Clearly—Jeremiah 42:4; Acts 20:20 d. Fully—Acts 20:27 2. Speaking it—Proverbs 31:9; 14:5 II. Good Name A. Our own (defending and deserving) 1. Defending it 2. Deserving it a. Acting in a proper manner—I Pet. 3:15-16 b. Keeping of lawful promises 3. Why be concerned about our good name? a. For God's glory—Matt. 5:16; I Pet. 2:12 b. A good name has many benefits Application A. Be transparent—honesty is always the best policy 1. You never have to worry if you tell the truth 2. Let your light shine before men 3. Hating the light implies that the deeds are evil B. Make sure your foundation for truth-telling is in Christ 1. He is the way, the truth, and the life 2. It is the truth of the gospel

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