DEVELOPING INTEGRITY

Integrity is one of the most valued character qualities a person can have.  A person of integrity has strong moral and ethical principles.  They are known to be honest regardless of their circumstances, the company they are keeping, or even when they are alone with no one watching. What you see on the outside is the same person that is on the inside. 

May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. (Psalm 25:21 NLT)

Integrity is a character quality developed in a person who has been living according to the Word of God.  A person with integrity can stand with confidence before God. 

I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. (Psalm 41:11-12 NIV) 

People of integrity have the peace of a clear conscience.  When we live according to the Word of God we experience a deep inner peace knowing that we have not violated our conscience by any wrongdoing.  We are confident that when someone examines us, we will be proven innocent.  In contrast, when our lives lack moral wholeness, we live in constant fear of being “found out” as frauds.  People of integrity are not perfect.  We occasionally make mistakes and sin, but we do not cover up our offences.  We confess them and deal with any consequences that arise.

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.  (Proverbs 10:9 NIV)

Men and women of integrity can be depended upon.  Others trust and respect them.  Neighbours speak highly of them. They are known to be helpful in their community and in their workplace.  Integrity in us can be built over time as we diligently apply God’s teachings to the choices we make. 

Prayer: Loving God, Help me to consider the impact of my actions and behaviour on those around me. My desire is to love and care for others as You faithfully love and care for me.  Help me to follow Your principles in all my affairs and to become a person of integrity.  Amen