Do we understand the gravity of the sin of dishonesty? It is not only unchristian, it is anti-Christian. … - Mark E. Petersen

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Mark E. Petersen

Do we understand the gravity of the sin of dishonesty? It is not only unchristian, it is anti-Christian. . . it is anti-Christ! Whether it be lying, or cheating, or robbery or deception; whether it is in the home, in business, in sports, or in the classroom; dishonesty is completely foreign to the teachings of Jesus.

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