Family Value 10.8 – Valuing Integrity Above All

Steve Gallimore | pastorsteve@tvcc.us
June 6, 2021

8 – GO STRAIGHT! “You shall not steal.” Exodus 20:15
Ten Words:

I. HOW DO WE STEAL?

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customers
“(They) overcharge, use false measures, and fix the scales to cheat the customers.” Amos 6:5 (GN)

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employers
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23

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payments
“Don’t take advantage of anyone… Don’t hold back the wages of someone you’ve hired, not even for one night.” Leviticus 19:13 (GN)

• By

on loans
“The wicked man borrows and never pays back…” Psalm 37:21 (GN)

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the government
“…the authorities are working for God… Pay what you owe them; pay your personal and property taxes…” Romans 13:6-7 (GN)

• By

the Lord
“Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! but you ask, `How do we rob You, God? By withholding tithes and offerings!” Malachi 3:8

II. WHY BE HONEST?

1.I am being

“God carefully watches the goings on of all mankind; he sees them all. No darkness is thick enough to hide evil men from his eyes.” Job 34:21-22 (LB)

“It is a wonderful heritage to have an honest father.” Proverbs 20:7 (LB)

2.I will

whatever I

Reveal Answer

“Don’t be misled, remember a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows!” Galatians 6:7 (LB)

“Try to make a profit dishonestly and you’ll get your family in trouble.” Proverbs 15:27 (GN)

“Dishonest gain will never last, so why take the risk?” Proverbs 21:6 (LB)

3.Dishonesty damages my

“Wealth you get by dishonesty will do you no good, but honesty can save your life.” Proverbs 10:2 (GN)

“It is better to be poor but honest, than to be a lying fool!” Proverbs 19:1 (GN)

4.God will

my honesty

“Honest people will lead a full, happy life but if you are in a hurry to get rich you are going to be punished.” Proverbs 28:20 (GN)

“Well done…you’ve shown you can be faithful in small things. I will trust you with greater ones; come and join in your Master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21 (JN)

First Steps to Integrity

1.MAKE

WHEN POSSIBLE

(Zacchaeus) “If I have cheated anyone, I will pay him back four times as much.” Luke 19:8 (GN)

2.GIVE GOD MY FULL

“Is it right for a person to cheat God? Of course not… Bring the full amount of your tithes to the Temple…and I will pour out on you in abundance…” Malachi 3:8, 9-10

3.MAKE A LIVING

“The man who used to be a thief must give up stealing, and do an honest day’s work with his own hands…” Ephesians 4:28 (Ph)