Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(1Ti 2:1) “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (2)  For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” In my limited knowledge, I see dishonesty taking place for one of two reasons – to deceive or to protect self (pride). I would expect among believers that the latter is more prevalent than the former. Dishonesty to protect self should be confessed to whom we have deceived no matter the cost to ourselves. This is the only way the Lord can bless us.