“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men” (Romans 12:17).

The line at the funeral home was very long and still others were coming. I can remember it like it was yesterday even though it took place fifty-six years ago. My grandfather went Home to be with the Lord suddenly, and I can still remember some of the things that were said to me as a young man soon to graduate from high school with plans of attending Bible college in the fall.

Speaking about my grandfather, one person said, “I trusted him. He never cheated a single person,” and that was the typical expression shared with me. “His word was his bond,” another said. “When I called on him, I knew the bill was not a penny more than it should be,” more than one testified. “His handshake was better than any written contract. He kept his promises,” others said. I’ve never forgotten these statements. Come to think of it, friends, these are the exact things that should be, must be, said of us today. Most certainly if we know Christ as Savior, this is just exactly what should be said of us.

I stopped to pray this just now: Help us, Lord, to be honest in the sight of all men. Make this to be true even in the little things.