An interesting thought

An interesting thought
Here’s something for you to think about from the Talmud it says,
“When a man appears before the Throne of Judgment, the first question he is asked is not, “Have you believed in God?”  Or “Have you prayed and observed the ritual?  “He is asked: “have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow men?”
                                                                                                              The Talmud.
Logically to me it makes sense. When you’re before the thrown of God you can’t deny that he exists.
God already knows whether you’ve prayed and observed the ritual. He even knows if you’ve dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow man by his standards
But he want’s your opinion. He wants to know if you feel you have dealt correctly with your fellow man. He wants if you will, you to have your say.
We have a very personal God. He wishes to get to know the individual on a personal level. He requires that all people, but believers in particular to deal honourably with those around us.
James writes,
“Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you.  
Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes.  
Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.  
Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.  
You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter.  
You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you.”
                                                                                                     James 5:1-6.
James make it very clear that God knows the wrongs that people commit and will punish them.
I firmly believe that Christians at all times must deal in an upright and fair manner with all whom we deal.
We must never take unfair advantage of anyone at anytime because God.
Sadly I have heard over the years people who will not deal with those who call themselves Christian businessmen because they do not deal honourably. Which tells me at the very least they are not truly committed to Christ or are not Christians at all.
My wife is fond of saying, if you have to say you’re a Christian even in advertisements for your business they you just may not be a good Christian at the very least.
Francis of Assisi said it best,
“Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” 
                                                                                  Francis of Assisi 
If you are people will notice the difference without you telling them.
Think about it.