Happy are those who make the LORD their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods. (Psalms 40:4 NRSV Bible)
We all should know that, in the long run, it pays to do the right thing. In fact, according to a "Newsweek" article more and more large American corporations are enrolling their employees in business ethics courses. These corporations realize that the success of their business depends upon the personal integrity of each of their employees.

A company in Phoenix, Arizona during the 1970's was shut off from the Mexican market because they refused to give pay-offs to Mexican government officials. Something remarkable happened, however. The company's ethical behavior in refusing the pay-offs increased its stature in the eyes of some Mexican business people. Impressed by an American business that was bold enough to go against the system, a group of influential Mexicans lobbied the Mexican government to allow the company to open two Mexican dealerships. They are doing a booming business. One reason is that people know they can trust them.

What is true on the corporate level is true on the personal level. It pays to be a person of integrity. It may not appear so at times, but just hang in there. Sooner or later time will expose the person who cheats.

Dear Jesus, thank you for not cutting corners so that you could truly be my savior. May I follow in your footsteps so that I will not let you down. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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