INTEGRITY MATTERS

INTEGRITY MATTERS

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Jesus said, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

Webster 1828 dictionary: INTEG'RITY, n. [L. integritas, from integer.]

1. Wholeness; entireness; unbroken state. The constitution of the U.States guaranties to each state the integrity of its territories. The contracting parties guarantied the integrity of the empire.

2. The entire, unimpaired state of any thing, particularly of the mind; moral soundness or purity; incorruptness; uprightness; honesty. Integrity comprehends the whole moral character, but has a special reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfers of property,and agencies for others.

The moral grandeur of independent integrity is the sublimest thing in nature, before which the pomp of eastern magnificence and the splendor of conquest are odious as well as perishable.

3. Purity; genuine, unadulterated, unimpaired state; as the integrity of language.

  This morning I read the report of a leading politician saying that not always telling the truth about their life doesn’t matter nor affect his making serious decisions pertaining to our nation on the national or world scene. Does this matter? I’ve been taught and observed and experienced that integrity does matter. Above all human reasons, God’s Word says so.

• Almost 50 verses and passages in OT and NT pertaining to integrity.
• Almost 60 verses or passages pertaining to character.
• About 15 verses or passages pertaining to dependability.
• Over 25 verses or passages having to do with honesty.
• Plus I found over 40 verses or passages about truth.
• And there’s the many words on conduct, exemplary, and lifestyle.

  Integrity matters to God, and it certainly should matter to those professing Him as Father. First of all to truly worship Him. (Rom.12:1-3) Additionally, we will be judged by our integrity or lack thereof.

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