But you have upheld me
because of my integrity, and
set me in your presence forever
Psalm 41:12
Do you know my favorite definition of "integrity"?
It's what you do
when no one is looking.
Isn't that a great definition?!
And yet as much as I love definition, do you notice the one thing it forgets?
God is always looking!
So what if we define integrity -- instead of as an action done in secret – as “an action done for an audience of One”?
What do you think of this definition: Integrity is bringing glory to God.
When we act out of concern for what God thinks (rather than what man thinks), we're living with integrity. We’re following in obedience. We acting on our faith.
And this isn’t legalistic. Indeed, it’s not about our actions. It’s about the attitude of our heart!
And guess what God promises in response. Read the rest of the verse: When we live with an integrity that is based on a genuine faith, heart, and obedience … God then rushes joyfully to reward us, "set[ting us] in his presence forever."
In Christ's Love,
a guy who hopes you'll
close your eyes and
quit looking at others
(because only God's opinion
ultimately matters)
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