God wants me to be honest and open. You’ll find it in the Bible, I Thessalonians 2:3, TLB. "So you can see that we were not preaching with any false motives or evil purposes in mind; we were perfectly straightforward and sincere." II Corinthians 8:21, NIV says, "For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.”

God expects and deserves honesty and He will give it if I ask Him.. Look in Psalm 51:6, TLB. "You deserve honesty from the heart; yes, utter sincerity and truthfulness. Oh give me this wisdom."

Is the topic of honesty in the commandments? Yes, and you’ll find it in the Bible, Exodus 20:15-16, NIV. "You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor."

Telling the truth will bring me happiness. It’s in the Bible, Proverbs 12:13-14, TLB. "Lies will get any man into trouble, but honesty is its own defense. Telling the truth gives a man great satisfaction, and hard work returns many blessings to him."

Honest parents give their children a wonderful gift. You’ll find it in the Bible, Proverbs 20:7, TLB. "It is a wonderful heritage to have an honest father."

The best advice from God is to do it His way. You’ll find it in the Bible in Proverbs 11:1, TLB. "The Lord hates cheating and delights in honesty."

Being dishonest about someone is as harmful and lasting as physical wounds. It’s in the Bible in Proverbs 25:18, TLB. "Telling lies about someone is as harmful as hitting him with an ax, or wounding him with a sword, or shooting him with a sharp arrow."

Truth is much better than dishonest compliments. It’s in the Bible, Proverbs 28:23, TLB. "In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery."

Riches gained dishonestly don’t last. It’s in the Bible, Proverbs 21:6, NIV. "A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare."

A good example in the Bible of one who was honest, is that of Jacob when he worked for his uncle Laban. You’ll find it in Genesis 30:29-33, NIV. “Jacob said to him, "You know how I have worked for you and how your livestock has fared under my care. The little you had before I came has increased greatly, and the LORD has blessed you wherever I have been. But now, when may I do something for my own household?" "What shall I give you?" he asked. Don't give me anything," Jacob replied. "But if you will do this one thing for me, I will go on tending your flocks and watching over them: Let me go through all your flocks today and remove from them every speckled or spotted sheep, every dark-colored lamb and every spotted or speckled goat. They will be my wages. And my honesty will testify for me in the future, whenever you check on the wages you have paid me. Any goat in my possession that is not speckled or spotted, or any lamb that is not dark-colored, will be considered stolen."