1. They admit when they’re wrong
📖 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
2. Actions always match their words
📖 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” – James 1:22
3. They don’t sugarcoat the truth
📖 “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” – Matthew 5:37
4. Openly share their thoughts without hesitation
📖 “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” – Ephesians 4:25
5. Give credit where it’s due
📖 “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.” – Proverbs 3:27
6. Own up to their mistakes
📖 “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13
7. Speak the truth even when it’s uncomfortable
📖 “Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?” – Galatians 4:16
8. Consistently follow through on promises
📖 “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’” – James 5:12
9. Never exaggerate their stories
📖 “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” – Proverbs 12:22
10. You never feel like they’re hiding something
📖 “For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light.” – Mark 4:22
11. Speak up when they disagree
📖 “Open rebuke is better than secret love.” – Proverbs 27:5
12. Don’t manipulate situations for personal gain
📖 “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” – Proverbs 11:1
13. Stay the same around everyone
📖 “God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” – 1 Corinthians 14:33
14. Respect your boundaries without question
📖 “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4
15. Tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want
📖 “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” – Proverbs 27:6
Additional Principles from the Second Column
1. Avoid gossiping about others
📖 “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” – Proverbs 16:28
2. Make you feel safe being yourself
📖 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” – 1 John 4:18
3. Admit when they don’t know something
📖 “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” – Proverbs 4:7
4. Don’t fake emotions or reactions
📖 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” – Romans 12:9
5. Keep their opinions consistent
📖 “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” – James 1:8
6. Have a reputation for being trustworthy
📖 “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” – Proverbs 22:1
7. Handle conflict calmly and honestly
📖 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
8. Always clarify if there’s a misunderstanding
📖 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone.” – Matthew 18:15
9. Encourage transparency in relationships
📖 “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your ‘yes’ be yes and your ‘no’ be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” – James 5:12
10. Don’t try to impress by lying
📖 “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” – Proverbs 12:22
11. Never shy away from tough conversations
📖 “Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” – Proverbs 27:5
12. Share credit and celebrate others’ successes
📖 “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
13. Keep your secrets private without reminders
📖 “A trustworthy person keeps a secret.” – Proverbs 11:13
Prophetic Prayers for April
Lord, make me a person of integrity and truth. 🛐 (Psalm 15:1-2)
Father, help me to keep my word and be reliable in all things. 🛐 (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5)
I reject every spirit of deception and manipulation in my life. 🛐 (John 8:32)
May my life be a testimony of honesty, righteousness, and godly character. 🛐 (Matthew 5:16)
Give me the wisdom to handle conflicts with grace and truth. 🛐 (Colossians 4:6)
Let my words always bring life, not destruction. 🛐 (Proverbs 18:21)
May my relationships be built on trust, sincerity, and love. 🛐 (1 Corinthians 13:6-7)
Father, remove from my life every dishonest and deceitful association. 🛐 (2 Corinthians 6:14)
Let me be an encourager, someone who speaks truth in love. 🛐 (Ephesians 4:15)
Lord, grant me the strength to walk in truth even when it is unpopular. 🛐 (Acts 5:29)
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