Honesty

All mighty Father,
whose way is in the sea
and whose paths are in the great waters
whose command is over all and whose love never faileth:
Let me be aware of Thy presence
and obedient to Thy will.
Keep me true to my best self,
guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and in deed,
and helping me so to live
that I can stand unashamed and unafraid before my shipmates,
my loved ones, and Thee.

From a World War II Serviceman’s prayer

Scripture Readings:

Luke 8:14-16, 1Cor 9:19-22, Gen 42:10-12, Ex:18-21, Ephesians 4:25

From World Scripture:

If a lie runs for twenty years, it takes truth one day to catch up with it. The truth got to market, but it was unsold; lying costs very little to buy. African Traditional Religions. Yoruba Proverbs (Nigeria)

Master Tseng said, "Every day I examine myself... In intercourse with my friends, have I always been true to my word?" Confucianism. Analects 1.3