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Luke 12:15 - 21 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Monday, 20 May 2024

Living with Integrity




Living with Integrity: A Devotional Bible Study



Integrity. A word that signifies honesty, uprightness, and living according to our values. But how do we cultivate this quality in our daily lives? The Bible offers guidance and inspiration on this journey towards a life of integrity.

1. The Call to Integrity:

  • Proverbs 11:3 (ESV): The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the devious destroys them.

  • This proverb highlights the protective power of integrity. Living with honesty leads us down a secure path, while dishonesty ultimately leads to destruction.

  • Psalm 15:1-2 (ESV): O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? He who walks blamelessly and does what is righteous, who speaks truth in his heart

Living with integrity is a prerequisite for dwelling with God. This verse calls us to live a life that aligns with His righteous standards.


2. Reflecting God's Character:

  • Leviticus 19:2 (ESV): Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.

  • As children of God, we are called to reflect His holiness. Integrity is a way to demonstrate this by aligning our actions with our beliefs.

  • Ephesians 4:24 (ESV): and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

  • This verse reminds us that through faith, we can be transformed into Christ's likeness. Living with integrity reflects this ongoing transformation.

3. Putting Integrity into Practice:

  • Micah 6:8 (ESV): He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

  • Here, the prophet Micah outlines a practical way to live with integrity. Just actions, love for others, and humility before God are cornerstones of an upright life.

  • James 1:22-24 (ESV): But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who observes his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself and goes away and immediately forgets what sort of person he was. But the one who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues steadfastly in it, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

  • James emphasizes the importance of putting faith into action. Integrity requires living according to the teachings we hold dear.

Reflection:

Reflect on an area of your life where you can cultivate greater integrity.


How can you demonstrate God's character through your daily actions?


Think about a Bible verse that inspires you to live with integrity. Write it down and keep it close for daily reflection.

Remember, living with integrity is a journey, not a destination. By relying on God's strength and the wisdom of Scripture, we can strive to live authentic and upright lives that honor Him.



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