Jul. 13, 2025

Leviticus 19:11-14

Honesty is the Only Policy

1. Holiness and the Peace of God (vs. 2, 5)

A. Godly Action 2

1 Peter 1:13-16

B. Godly Peace (v. 5)

Romans 5:1

Colossians 1:19-22

2. Coming By It Honestly (vs. 11, 12)

A. You Shall not steal

Exodus 20:15

B. You Shall not Deal falsely

Leviticus 19:35-37

Acts 5:3-4

C. Swearing Falsely

Matthew 5:33-37

James 5:12

3. Neighbors, Labor Law, and Those with Special Needs (vs. 13, 14)

A. The Neighbor

Deuteronomy 27:17

Luke 10:25-29

B. The Worker

Deuteronomy 24:14-15

James 5:1-6

C. Those with Special Needs (v. 14)

Deuteronomy 27:18

John 9:1-3

Reflection:

Have you seen someone mistreated recently? What brought you to the judgment they were mistreated?

How does today’s Word strengthen your desire to live out God’s integrity in the world?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Colossians 1:19-22

How does this passage describe the work of Jesus on the cross for us? What does it provide and how does that show up in your life?

Tuesday:

Read: Leviticus 19:35-37

What elements of this passage show up in your everyday life? How does this integrity get taken for granted by many who would not necessarily say they believe in the Bible or Jesus Christ?

Wednesday:

Read: Acts 5:3-4

As you read the wider context of this passage, in what way did Ananias and Sapphira violate God’s Word? How would you describe the care in which we need to take on honesty and honest dealing as followers of Jesus?

Thursday:

Read: Matthew 5:33-37

Describe how Jesus speaks of telling the truth. How do you put this into practice as you communicate to all of those around you?

Friday:

Read: Luke 10:25-37

Why was the Samaritan the best example of a “neighbor” in the parable? How does this help you to define the word “neighbor” and how you act towards the people around you?

Saturday:

Read: James 5:1-6

What was James’ complaint? How could this problem be fixed? How does this apply to business today when it comes to followers of Jesus?