p. 275 | A Man of Principle

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · May 7, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 18.

A Man of Principle

"He sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not." This is one of the characteristics of a good man, given by the psalmist. He is a man of principle. He scrupulously regards the obligation which he has voluntarily assumed, although, in doing so, it may work to his financial injury. He considers a bargain a bargain, and when he plights his faith with another, he is true to the pledge he has given. He is a true man, honest to the core, not only when it inures to his profit, but, also, when it works to his injury. Such a man may be trusted—such a man should be honored. But there are men who have no respect for their word, when they think they would be gainers by disregarding it. Such men, whatever they may profess, are unworthy of confidence.—Sel.