He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known. - Proverbs 10:9
Integrity is best......
--Even when it makes parts of life harder
-- Even when it allows others an unfair advantage
--Even when it requires uncomfortable conversations
--Even when it exposes my weaknesses
--Even if it means I won't fit in
--Even when no one else will know the difference
--Even when it requires me to treat others better than they've treated me
Integrity is all about doing the right thing, even when no one is looking, caring or interested. 'Integrity is a heart issue and a spiritual habit.' 'Building a reputation of integrity takes years, but it takes only a second to lose, so never allow yourself to ever do anything that would damage your integrity.'
The 'ends do not justify the means' no matter how much the world tells you that it does. 'A word of advice to those who are striving for a reputation of integrity: Avoid those who are not trustworthy.' Choose your friends wisely because you will be judged by who you keep company with. 'When you lie down with dogs you get fleas.'
Success without integrity is failure. 'Do what is right and let the consequence follow.'
I will always remember a Bible verse that Patsy Clark taught us many, many years ago when we were all young and in her Bible Study at Indian Hills Baptist Church. 1 Corinthians 15:33 states: Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." I have never forgotten that and tried to teach that to my children. I have also always heard that the positive does not always bring up the negative, but the negative will many times bring down the positive. Great post, Angie......and a wise word regarding integrity. Love you, T.
ReplyDeleteMy dear Angie, this is a word that we all need to hear. I am so grateful for a timely word each day from one who walks with the Lord. He is so good to give you--and us through you--a message that we must take to heart every day. Thanks be to God and to our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the Sheep!
ReplyDeleteI agree with both Gloria and Twylia--a wise word for all of us to follow. Mom
ReplyDeleteAngie, I'm just now getting to this blog (I'm playing catch up!) but it was just the right one to read this morning. I realize that's it's even possible to have a reputation for integrity and be far from it in thoughts and motives. Thanks for the checklist. I hope you're doing well this rainy morning. Joel
ReplyDeleteAngie, I'm just now getting to this blog (I'm playing catch up!) but it was just the right one to read this morning. I realize that's it's even possible to have a reputation for integrity and be far from it in thoughts and motives. Thanks for the checklist. I hope you're doing well this rainy morning. Joel
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