Meditations on "Integrity"

As followers of Jesus we represent God in all our interactions. How would Jesus speak or behave towards another person? That answer should be our guide.

Practicing integrity and setting a good example are habits God says will not only help us but will also set an example for others to follow.

God created us to live for Him and has a specific plan for each of us. When our conscience is shaped by a wounded spirit, we will find we are constantly looking for affirmation and mechanically acting out of people pleasing motives, rather than behaving out of love that pleases God.

Confession of our sins gives us protection from the power and accusation of the evil one.

God wants to teach us not only to look out for our own interests, but also for the interests of others.

How can we find the strength we need to feel joy and enthusiasm for this journey of growth again?

Integrity can and will be developed in a person who lives according to the Word of God and whose confidence is in God alone.

We do a disservice to others when we continually do things for them that, with instruction, they can do for themselves.

To live in recovery is to live as respectful people, honouring God and those God loves. How does my speech reflect this?

Outside of God, we can’t even maintain the desire to do what is right let alone find the strength to act on what we know we ought to do.

Making amends is a test of our integrity to honour others above ourselves.

Security in life requires boundaries and limits to be established, particularly in the areas of our out-of-control desires and demands