Quotes about Truthfulness
Whatever impeacheth the universality of obedience in one thing overthrows its sincerity in all things.
- John Owen
Part of the glory of the Christian faith is that at its heart is a God who is a person. "He who is," the father of Jesus Christ and our father, is infinite, but he is also personal. The Christian faith therefore places a premium on the absolute truthfulness and trustworthiness of God, so understanding doubt is extremely important to a Christian.
- Os Guinness
The main characteristic which is the proof of the indwelling Spirit is an amazing tenderness in personal dealing, and a blazing truthfulness with regard to God's Word.
- Oswald Chambers
renounce it as soon as it comes to mind—renounce everything in its entirety until there is no hidden dishonesty or craftiness about you at all.
- Oswald Chambers
Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.
- Deuteronomy 23:23
“You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.”
- 1 Samuel 12:4
I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
- Job 32:21
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
- Psalm 4:2
However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?
- Romans 3:7
I think that the best thing that a person can be is sincere.
- Malcolm X
To develop your integrity, make a commitment to yourself to be scrupulously honest. Don't shave the truth, don't tell white lies, and don't fudge numbers. Be truthful even when it hurts. To develop authenticity, be yourself with everyone. Don't play politics, role play, or pretend to be anything you're not. To strengthen your discipline, do the right things every day regardless of how you feel.
- John Maxwell
Live truth instead of professing it.
- Elbert Hubbard