Dictionary of Bible Themes
Behaviour, in action and words, that aims to convey truth. This quality is an essential aspect of God's own nature and purposes, and is required of those whom he calls to be his people.
2 Samuel 7:28Honesty is integral to the gospel
See also
The honesty of God
Psalms 19:7; 33:4; 111:7; 119:142,151
Isaiah 45:19Jeremiah 10:10John 7:28Romans 3:41 Thessalonians 1:91 John 5:20Revelation 3:7; 15:2-3; 19:9Psalms 15:1-2
The honesty demanded of believers
2 Corinthians 4:2See also
Exodus 18:21Leviticus 19:35-36Deuteronomy 25:13-16Dishonest dealing forbidden by God:
1 Kings 9:4-5Proverbs 11:1Ezekiel 45:10Zechariah 8:16-17John 4:23-24Romans 1:181 Corinthians 5:8Ephesians 4:15,25Philippians 4:8Paul commends truthful speech:
1 Timothy 3:8Titus 1:7Qualities essential in church leadership:
Titus 2:7-81 Peter 2:22The honesty of Jesus Christ
See also
Matthew 22:16pp Mk 12:14
Jesus Christ's opponents flattering Jesus Christ, but nevertheless speaking the truth.
Genesis 30:33; 43:12Other examples of honest behaviour commended by Scripture
1 Samuel 12:3-5Jacob:
1 Kings 17:24Samuel
1 Chronicles 29:17Elijah
Job 27:4David
Daniel 6:4Job
Acts 24:16Daniel
2 Corinthians 1:12; 2:17; 4:2Paul:
Jeremiah 26:15The cost of honesty
See also
Proverbs 17:26; 29:10,27Isaiah 59:14-15Amos 5:10John 8:45-46; 18:23Galatians 4:16See also
1065 God, holiness of1075 God, justice of1125 God, righteousness1460 truth5418 monotony5429 oaths5546 speech5588 traditions6145 deceit8239 earnestness8714 dishonesty8767 hypocrisy 
