MAY 14, Proverbs 11:1

There was once a provision shop owner. He sold all kinds of foodstuff e.g. rice, sugar, salt, beans and canned food. However, he hid a secret for years. What was his secret? It was his habit to mix the expensive rice with cheap, broken bits of rice. This he sold as expensive rice.

One day a customer bought two kilograms of rice. When he reached home, he decided to weigh it. He was suspicious. True enough, his scale showed that the rice weighed only 1.8 kilogram!

The shopkeeper had cheated on two counts. Not only did he mix the rice but he also used false weights. The Lord does not like such unfair practices that cheat the poor and innocent. His delight is an honest person who is fair and just.

Talk to mummy and find out whether she knows of people e.g. in the market, who cheat when they are buying or selling. Or your father, because he must have met people who cheat in the place of work.

Thought: Nobody may see us cheating but the Lord knows.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be honest even when nobody is looking. I pray I will also not cheat and copy in class and school. In Jesus’ name, amen.