DEC. 2, 2013
Integrity
League
Read: Psalm 26
He who walks with integrity walks securely. —Proverbs 10:9
We
call it the Integrity League, but it’s really just a bunch of guys who get
together at lunchtime to play basketball. We call fouls on ourselves, attempt
to avoid angry outbursts, and simply try to keep everything fair and enjoyable.
We are competitive and we don’t like to lose—but we all agree that integrity
and honesty should control the atmosphere.
Integrity.
scripture clearly indicates the importance of this trait. And we honor the God
of our lives when we practice it.
Through
His Word, God has given us clear reasons to “walk in . . . integrity” (Ps.
26:11). A person who has integrity has the security of a quiet life unknown to
the one who “perverts his ways” (Prov. 10:9). The follower of God who lives
with integrity is preserved by his confidence in God, for that person waits for
God’s intervention in his life instead of running ahead of Him (Ps. 25:21). And
the one who practices integrity will be given guidance and clear direction
(Prov. 11:3).
Why
should we care about life’s “Integrity League”? Because obeying God this way
shows that we trust Him with our lives and that we want to shine His great love
on others.
Dear Father, help my word be true. Help my
actions be honest. Help my life to
reflect Your holiness and shine God’s light
for all to see. Help me to live with integrity.
Integrity is Christlike character in workclothes.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
