Integrity seems to be a waning quality. It’s integral to our walk with Jesus though. We need to be a people of integrity to witness to the world. To walk in truth. To agree only with truth. To be joyful.
Yes, integrity brings the fruit of joy.
Let’s read this scripture…
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey His laws and search for Him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in His paths. You have charged us to keep Your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with Your commands. As I learn Your righteous regulations, I will thank You by living as I should! I will obey Your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Psalm 119:1-8
There’s a reason that people of low scruples are so angry and miserable. They know internally, even if they don’t want to admit it, that they are living a lie. Liars know they are lying. They may be able to fool themselves into believing it for a while, but inevitably that time runs out and the truth is standing right there like a brick wall they run into.
One day the Truth will stand before every man and woman, and we will be held to account.
With that knowledge it’s obvious why those living in a lie are miserable. It’s because their eternal part, their spirit…knows they are living a lie. When you have an internal conflict with who you are and what you are doing, you are always miserable.
We don’t do anyone a favor by participating in their lie. Yes, I know I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating.
What is integrity?
Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The state of being whole and undivided.
When you are living a lie, you are living divided. That’s no place to be. That’s what breeds the bitterness and resentment. These people are actually not mad at you and me, they are mad at themselves.
Are you living a life of integrity?
Are you lying to yourself about things?
Today is a great day to surrender yourself to God again and ask Him to shine His light into your soul and reveal any places within you that are partnering with lies. Be bold and let Him have access. Then allow Him to bring those lies into His presence so you can experience the Truth.
The Truth shall truly set you free.
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