“This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” John 3:19 — 21 NIV
The other day, I was filling out a form for an organization I’m a part of, and I had the opportunity to be dishonest.
The form had a series of checkboxes for activities that had to be completed throughout the school year, but we had only done three of the five. Because of this, our organization could not remain in good standing.
But, because there weren’t any systems in place to prove we were being honest in reporting our activities, I could have just checked all the boxes anyways.
I knew that I had to be truthful, but I checked all the boxes… I didn’t submit the form, though.
Several people I asked for advice told me to just submit it. The professor overseeing our organization would never know. The group would remain in good standing. I wouldn’t have to worry about any consequences.