What ever happened to “your word is your bond?” These days, people tend to give their word without the slightest intention of honoring it.
Some make ambitious pledges on a whim to worthy causes, with good intentions. But once the emotional thrill is gone, so goes the will to follow through on their commitment.
It seems personal integrity has fallen victim to a society that is no longer disturbed by broken promises; a culture where lying is a skillful art form. Even under oath, some people feel quite at ease fabricating or stretching the truth.
The newspaper headlines are awash with shocking stories of corporate fraud, crooked politicians, even lying journalists making up stories. At times, is seems our world is a cesspool, simmering in deception and trickery. But Christ followers must stay above the fray.
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article courtesy of TheStreamingFaith.com
