Proverbs 25:26
Proverbs 25:26
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
The image of a muddied spring or polluted well is a powerful metaphor for the consequences of compromising righteousness. Just as we would avoid drinking from a polluted well, we should avoid the temptation to walk in wicked ways. Righteousness and integrity cannot coexist with sin, and when we give in to sin, we pollute our testimony and our witness to the world. This verse emphasizes that maintaining integrity is crucial to living a life that honors God. When we walk in righteousness, we reflect God’s character, and our lives become a source of blessing to others. However, when we compromise our values, we bring shame to ourselves and to the name of God. This teaching urges us to resist the temptation to engage in sinful behavior and to remain steadfast in our commitment to righteousness. By doing so, we preserve the purity of our witness and continue to live in a way that pleases God.
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.
Zechariah 8:16
Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts.