Integrity

11.06.10

Integrity.

Becoming a person of integrity is all that matters.  

With integrity, you live in peace.  I've never heard anyone say "Oh boy, I really hope nobody finds out I did... the RIGHT thing!"

With integrity, we can walk in communion with God.  Just as He intended.  A parent has the closest relationship with their kids when their values are the same.  God values integrity.

With integrity, you have a built in guide to know what is right and wrong.  (Holy Spirit)

With integrity, you'll gain the trust, honor, respect, and influence of those around you.

Becoming a person of integrity is all that matters, in ministry, business, and family.

.... on the flip side....

NOT having integrity, in any one of these areas, quickly BECOMES all that matters. (think about it)

Want to become a person of integrity?  Try this:

1.  Get to know Jesus, personally.  You can never live a life of integrity from sheer will or might.  Allow the indwelling Christ through the presence of the Holy Spirit to lead you to do what is right.

2.  Apologize.  You need to go and repent to those you've been fake with.  Those you've lied to.  Those you've hurt from the absence of integrity in your past.  It's not an easy thing to do, but your conscious will thank you.  Remember: it isn't about them forgiving as much as it is about you repenting, sincerely.

3.  Be resolved.  Simply do what Jesus told us to do:  Let your YES be YES, and your NO be No. 

Matthew 5:37 

"All you need to say is simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one."

It's never too late to become a person of integrity.