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1 " It’s found in several works and referenced by several authors, but I call it the Principle of Best Intention. It works like this: No matter what it looks like, always begin by assuming your partner has your best interests at heart. Assume they mean only good toward you. That principle effortlessly disarms offense, minimizes misunderstandings, softens hard words, and sweetens bitter attitudes. Suddenly, trust runs deeper and love flows stronger, all because we choose to recognize the good. "
― Jeremy Gove , Let's Be Honest: Living a Life of Radical, Biblical Integrity
2 " Saved people should be the most trusted people. "
3 " The primary difference between conviction and condemnation is the presence of hope. "
4 " Whether in the valley of despair, the mountain peak of victory, or somewhere in-between, we are called to maintain a constant, stable connection to God Almighty. "
5 " Doing right is easy when we’re comfortable, but honesty shines brightest in times of conflict. "
6 " God is not only faithful by definition; He is also faithful by demonstration. "
7 " In most true tests of character, we and God are the only witnesses. "
8 " The Word of God, the very Revelation of Who He is, doesn’t illuminate our lives by the mile. It guides us moment by moment, from step to step. "
9 " We can simply live life unchained. To be honest is to be free. "
10 " Our true nature is reflected in how we respond when someone around us succeeds. We have two choices: to laud them with praise or to load them with criticism. The focus of our heart determines our response. "
11 " If salt isn’t salty, it’s pointless. "
12 " Love and loyalty work hand-in-hand. "
13 " We serve the God of Second Chances. The Forgiver of the unforgivable. The Lover of the unlovable. We are called to be imitators of God and, therefore, called to be imitators of Grace. "
14 " If the flow of love in our lives is impeded, the fault is not the receiver. "
15 " A life of integrity is a life of stability. "
16 " Credibility and dishonesty are polar opposites, not just in motion, but also in motive. Credibility is driven by a selfless spirit of mutual respect. Dishonesty is driven by a selfish spirit of self-preservation. "
17 " Our lives must carry the traces of Jesus. "
18 " Talent is a miracle. Tenacity is a mindset. Talent without tenacity will tank out, but tenacity trumps talent over time, every time. "
19 " Our worship and adoration form our gods for us. "
20 " We can be so busy searching for a picture-perfect angle to fully capture the majesty of the forest, that we miss the breathtaking splendor of the trees and leaves that make up its view. The simple things are the easiest to overlook. "
