18/06/2023
DEAR FATHER AND THOSE WHO LOVE HIM
Hebrews 13:18 (KJV) Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Living honestly has become ellusive for many fathers, as it has become increasingly difficult to remain honest in today's world where the dishonest is rewarded handsomely while the honest is held in disdain. " Na honesty we go chop"? May come from the lips of those you least expect it to come from, especially if your honesty can't put food on the table and pay bills. Come to think of it, is honesty a capital? Can it pay bills? This question is better left rhetoric.
Honesty, born out of a good conscience, has never been challenged like in our days, many do not believe in it any longer, as both old and young are looking for ways to survive and thrive in their endeavours. Shoving, outsmarting, and even cheating have become smart moves on the chess board of success, they have become like 'approved societal norms' for those who wish to succeed.
Proverbs 22:1
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is produced only by good deeds. YES the temptation to be dishonest is palpable and real, and the will to be honest is impacted and weakened, but to stand the test and win is a much more rewarding venture, trangenerational in dividend. Dear father, do not corrupt your posterity, what you do today is a seed sown into your leanage. Your generations after you will reap it's reward - good or bad.
Resolve to promote good conscience. PRAY FOR AND ENCOURAGE FATHERS to do right. We can rebuild our world and recreate the values of honesty and good conscience. My dad taught me well. Do your bit.
HAPPY FATHERS' DAY.