I am sure that most of us know those that are not exactly trustworthy. They may talk a good game, but when it comes down to it, they are only speaking and there is a lack of action or the actions are contrary to their words. I encounter these people each and every day.
“25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.” – Proverbs 14:25 (ESV)
This verse seems to be too simple and frankly a bit obvious. But, when you really consider all that is really there, it is something that makes a lot of sense and is definitely something that all of us should heed. When I encounter those that talk a good game, I encounter those that are not in it for anyone but themselves. Their actions are not the actions of someone that will work to save anyone other than themselves. I would not count on them to come to my rescue in a dire situation. When things go sideways, they are the first, in my mind, to run for the hills and save themselves.
The opposite is true about the truthful witness. Those that do as they say are those that I would not have to look for in a time of crisis. Those will be there putting their lives in jeopardy for the good of others. They will be there rescuing those in need. They are there to help.
To be one of those, I have to remember to say what I mean and do what I say. There is no room for deceit. There is no time to think of myself. I must be a servant. I must be one who is always there to help.
I find it so exhilarating when I am asked by others for help, even when I have to seen or interacted with them in some time. In those times, I get the sense that the reason I am being asked is that I have demonstrated the willingness to help and have come through at some point for them. I have been truthful and there for am trusted to be so again. I have been asked to rescue someone in need.
When you are out there, what person are you? Are you the one that others look to for help or the one that talks a good game but when things get heated, are no where to be found? What if we just acted with truth and to rescue others without thought of ourselves?
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