Choosing to live as Christ is a decision we must make with every decision, every word and every action. We must Live as Christ on Purpose!. Last time we talked about the tongue. Today we talk about integrity.
What does integrity mean? “The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.” In short, to be Christ like.
In todays fallen world we are told it's ok to step on another to get ahead, to cheat, lie and steal to get a head.
God says we must be upright, trustworthy, faithful, true and acceptable. One might say “I don't care what others think” but as one of Gods children, we must. We should never be a stumbling block to the weak in spirit.
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 1 Corinthians 8:9
God has much to say about our integrity,
Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Proverbs 4: 25-27
For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. 2 Corinthians 8:21
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 12:22
What does your actions say about your integrity? Are you trusted among your peers? Are you a man or women of your word. Are your work ethics God approved?
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3
What does God see in you? What does your peers, co workers, friends, family see in you? Are you a women/man of your word? Are you trustworthy? Do you radiate Gods reflection? Do you live as Christ, on purpose?