We know that commercial matters are a spiritual issue because honesty in business is something in which the Lord delights. Today's passage tells us that God hates all dishonesty, especially in our business transactions.
At the time this proverb was penned, there was an absence of coinage. Instead, scales were used in almost all daily commerce. Dishonest merchants, in order to increase profits, had a scam that involved different sets of stones when weighing merchandise. Lighter stones were used when selling while heavier stones were used when buying. The lighter stones allowed for a lesser quantity for the stated price while the heavier stones were used to acquire more for the stated price. This was blatant dishonesty and the Lord hated it. He still does.
It is important to the Lord that you and I live honestly in all areas of our lives. It does not honor Him when we cheat people out of money. That seems obvious but there are plenty of people who live in fear of not having enough. Not believing the Lord will take care of them, they start grabbing. Not being content with what the Lord provides, they start stealing.
Let's show the world that we absolutely trust our Heavenly Father to care for us. Let's show our children and their friends that living honestly is for sure the best policy. We have been promised by God that all our needs will be met. There's no need to lie, cheat, and steal in order to have what we need. We don't need a "false balance" to get through the day. We simply need to trust the Lord while working hard and working honestly.
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