Why We Should Be Honest - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 2

PLUS...10 Bible Verses to Read at a Wedding  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Why We Should Be Honest By Aaron D’Anthony Brown "But let your 'yes' mean 'yes,' and your 'no' mean 'no.' Anything more than this is from the evil one." [Matthew 5:37]( In Need of Honesty Our culture needs honesty. The kind of honesty that speaks the truth, not my truth or yours. Not just outside of the church but inside the church too. We've all grown accustomed to affirmation, too used to agreement, and too sensitive toward conflict. As a result, our ability to be honest with one another has taken a backseat. We justify ourselves, believing that with less honesty, we can have richer and more plentiful relationships, but how authentic, how godly can any relationship be without honesty? Are you an honest person? Many of us claim the title, but that doesn't stop us from calling everyone we know a friend, even when we've just met them, or stop us from hiding criticism from the person who sorely needs to hear it. Then there are those who tell basic, unadulterated lies to avoid consequences. The number of truly honest people is less than those who claim such, even among believers. Yet, as Christians, we should forever strive to ensure our self-perceptions match reality. [Jesus]( says to His followers,  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Bible Verses to Read at a Wedding](  Maria Cheshire There are many building blocks to a Christ-centered marriage. Here are some verses that can remind newlyweds of the many components needed in a healthy marriage:  [CONTINUE READING →](       [9 Verses to Remind You to Give Thanks](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown Gratitude may not come naturally, but it can come daily if we train ourselves. Here are nine verses to remind you to give thanks.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [All-Male Choir Leaves Judges And Audience in Tears With Heavenly Audition](  GodTube.com A group of supremely talented vocalists evoked strong emotional reactions from the judges and the studio audience on Britain’s Got Talent.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Bad Habits That Christians Should Kick](  Mindy Fitterling We know we won’t be perfect in this lifetime, but there are some habits that, if tackled, could make a big impact on our faith and the faith of others.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who were the parents of John the Baptist? A. Simeon and Anna B. Priscilla and Aquila C. Zechariah and Elizabeth D. Hannah and Bethuel [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â