What's Worth More Than Gold?

I must admit, this was one of my favorites when I first heard it. A little girl asks her father, "Dad, what's worth more than gold?" And he replies, "A good name." To the little girl's follow-up question, "Dad, what's worth more than a good name?" He responds, "A clear conscience."

The value of a clear conscience.

A clear conscience is a precious thing. It's a state of being where you know that you have done nothing wrong, and that you have nothing to worry about. It's a wonderful feeling, and it's something that we should all strive for.

How do we get a clear conscience? There are a few things that we can do.

Be honest.
Honesty is the best policy. When you're honest, you don't have to worry about getting caught in a lie. You can always look people in the eye and tell them what you really think.
Be kind.
Kindness is another important virtue. When you're kind to others, you make the world a better place. You also make it easier to have a clear conscience.
Be forgiving.
Forgiveness is a powerful thing. When you forgive someone, you let go of the anger and resentment that you're holding onto. This can be a difficult thing to do, but it's worth it. Holding onto anger and resentment will only hurt you in the long run.

Having a clear conscience is a priceless gift. It's something that we should all strive for. When we have a clear conscience, we can live our lives with peace and confidence.

A story about a clear conscience.

I once heard a story about a man who had a clear conscience. He was a wealthy man, but he had made his money honestly. He had always been fair to his employees, and he had always helped those in need. One day, the man was robbed. He lost everything he had. But even though he had lost everything, he still had his clear conscience. He knew that he had done nothing wrong, and that he had nothing to worry about.

The man's clear conscience gave him strength.

He was able to rebuild his life, and he eventually became even more successful than he had been before. The man's story is a reminder that a clear conscience is worth more than anything in the world. It's a priceless gift that we should all strive for.

It's been said that a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. A clear conscience is worth more than either. I think that's why I really like the story of the wealthy man who had a clear conscience and lost everything. I think it shows that inner peace, knowing that you've done nothing wrong, knowing that you've lived with integrity, really is worth more than riches or material possessions.

I encourage you to take some time today to reflect on your own conscience. Are you living with integrity? Are you doing the right thing? If not, I encourage you to make some changes. A clear conscience is a precious gift. It's something that we should all strive for.