According to the Oxford Dictionary, the term principle means a rule or belief governing one’s personal behavior. When an individual clearly defines, expresses and holds to these values, they are able to look at themselves in the mirror, knowing they did the right thing. Even if their decision leads to poverty, its better to suffer with dignity than die in shame.
In the corporate world, financial scandals have left the masses wondering if there anyone who is trustworthy. Bernie Madoff, Enron executives and recent IRS mishandling of funds have left a trail of corruption behind for others to clean up. Maybe this is why Agur professes a sensible truth in Psalm 30:8. “Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.”
One of the things I’ve never been good at is “playing the game” at work. Instead of kissing up to others in higher positions, using flattery to gain a favorable status or putting on a happy face, I have always been myself. Sure, I work hard, try my best and want to succeed, but I refuse to fake how I really feel. I’d rather embrace dignity with poverty than allow riches to corrupt my soul. Whatever my future holds, I am going to stay true to my principles, letting the chips fall where they may. When you seek God first, Matthew 6:33, all of your provisions are provided. Stay true to the one who created you!
by Jay Mankus
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