Introduction
- Proverbs 10:9; 11:3, 5; 20:7
- The English word “integrity” does not appear in some English translations, but the concept is present in the Bible.
- Strong’s number: H8537 – blamelessness, integrity
Integrity involves righteousness in all areas of life.
- Psalms 15
- Psalms 101
- I Kings 9:4-5 – David was help up as an example of integrity, despite his sin. Integrity doesn’t mean completely sinless. This should give us hope!
- Job lists areas in his life where he has had integrity:
- Job 31:1, 9-12 – Moral purity
- Job 31:5-8 – Not guilty of falsehood
- Job 31:13-15 – Just in dealing with others
- Job 31:16-23 – Care for the poor and needy
- Job 31:24-28 – Not guilty of materialism
- Job 31:29-30 – Has not cursed his enemy
- Job 31:31-32 – Hospitality
- Job 31:33-34 – Has not tried to hide sins like Adam
People of integrity live by God’s code of honor (even when others don’t like it)
- I Peter 2:13; 3:5, 17
- Psalms 26
You enjoy a clean conscience!
- Psalms 32:3
- Living with integrity helps us protect our conscience.
- Psalms 24:3-5
- Acts 24:16
- Romans 13:5
- Hebrews 13:18
- I Peter 3:16