As Good as Their Word
Years ago, people made many business deals with a handshake.
They were as good as their word. Their word — what they said — required no paperwork. They signed no contract. They hired no lawyer.
Everyone knew who was as good as their word. One of the greatest compliments was to be called an honest person.
Our world today has grown complicated.
Almost everyone uses contracts. Courts stay busy because people break contracts. Many people look for legal ways to avoid their responsibilities. Sometimes they get caught red-handed
Let’s win trust back.
- Instead of avoiding the truth, let’s honor our word.
- Instead of making excuses for our actions, let’s apologize when wrong.
- Instead of helping only ourselves, let’s help one another.
We still have people as good as their word. Let’s join them.
Together we can:
- Rebuild trust in one another.
- Earn honest reputations.
- Serve as positive examples for children and youth.
“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment” (Proverbs 12:19).
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