Honesty With God

The words honesty and integrity are often interchangeable. Being honest is definitely a part of integrity. Let’s look at the word honesty a little closer. It is synonymous with being truthful. The Bible says that “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” Jn 4:24 KJV This tells me that the Lord wants us to be honest and sincere about seeking Him.

I have often thought that David was brutally honest. In the book of Psalms he didn’t hold anything back! If he thought that God wasn’t moving quickly enough in his situation he didn’t have a problem asking God if He had forgotten about him or if He was going to be angry with him forever. Some people would be too afraid to ask those questions. When his enemies were against him, he had no problem asking God to get rid of them, literally! Thank God that Jesus came along with grace for our enemies, instructing us to love them instead of curse them. My point here is that it is vitally important that we are honest with the Lord in keeping our relationship with Him flowing properly.

If you’re angry about something don’t think for one moment that God does not want to hear about it. Remember, honesty and sincerity touches God’s heart. Let Him know how you feel. If you are the one at fault in a situation then be real and tell God that you messed up. If you repent, God promises to cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1Jn 1:9). There is nothing new to Him because He is all knowing. You cannot tell Him anything that would shock Him. Being honest with God and talking with Him about everything is essential in building your relationship with Him. If you are failing at overcoming different temptations, don’t run away from Him, the enemy would like nothing more than for you to separate from your Heavenly Father. Instead run to the Lord, He’s waiting with listening ears, healing counsel, and the power to bring darkness to light.

Reflections

1. Think of a situation in which you participated and you knew that God was not pleased with your involvement. What was your relationship with God like during that time?

2. Did you try to hide from Him like Adam did in the Garden of Eden?

3. What made you be truthful and confess your faults to God so that you could keep your relationship with Him in right standing?