THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY
In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Titus 2:6-7 NLT
Every day, we make all kinds of decisions. Some of them are convenient for us, others will only harm us. We will have to make some choices, because we want to and others because we have to. Nevertheless, we should have integrity in each decision we make.
Integrity, begins with the small things.
- You manifest integrity, when you make choices based on who you truly are and not on what you appear to be.
- Once you commit to never compromise your values in the small things, then you will be trustworthy in the big things God brings your way.
The benefits of integrity…
- Integrity will make you confident. You will not fear what others say and people will trust you.
- Integrity allows you to dwell in the presence of God and it helps you stand firm in your beliefs.
In advance, you must choose not to have a price, which means you will not sell your integrity for the price of power, fame, or money. Instead, choose to be righteous, then you will be successful in all you do.
Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:6 NLT
Think about it:
What level of integrity do you have? Have you been honest with yourself?
In what “small things” does your integrity need to grow?