Dishonest Scales

Reading for Today: Proverb Chapter 11

Gold Nugget

Verse 1: “Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is His delight.”

Commentary

Today’s “gold nugget” says, “Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is His delight.” With trade being the foremost commerce throughout history, goods have been weighed just as they still are in today’s produce section at your local grocery store. Even in the bible days, it was found that con artist would use “false balance” or “trick scales”. Just like a two-headed coin, people would use these devices to scam others. Scheming and scamming has continued throughout history. The ugly thing about it is how it has evolved. Being dishonest has been washed down so much that now people engage in it without shame. I have heard Christians, ministers and even pastors speak of how they lied to the police officer, banker, etc. They don’t even think twice about confessing it. This didn’t always exist among Christians.

We should be so ashamed of dishonest practices that we would never speak of doing them unless it was in repentance. Does that mean it’s okay as long as you keep it a secret? No, but if you will confess it openly without shame it means you have seared your conscience and changed the evil of this world into something acceptable. This behavior does not line up with the character that the bible defines us as having. A Christian is one that embraces honesty and purity. Despite what some may think, the Word of God addresses every moral position that a person can engage in and sufficiently addresses how they should behave. Christian, listen to the Word of God today and purpose to embrace honesty and forfeit “dishonest scales”.

 

Prayer

Lord, help me to be aware of areas in my life that I neglect to fulfill the responsibilities I have in reflecting the true character of a Christian. Help me to be honest in every aspect of my life and turn away from dishonest practices and dishonest people. Amen

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