Dear Balanced Life Family,
When my children were very young, I taught them the word integrity. I told them that I always wanted them to have integrity. They asked me what that meant, I told them it meant “doing the right thing even when no one was looking”. The Word of God tells us to have integrity in obedience “Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;” Ephesians 6:6
Doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest choice, but it’s always the right choice. Often we find it easier to do the right thing when we’re being watched, but as Christians we are required to do the right thing even when we’re alone and no one’s watching. Maybe I should say when no one we can see is watching. We’re always under the watchful eye of God. He sees everything and knows everything. We know this, but we don’t always think about it before we act.
We find that doing the right thing means that we give up the opportunity to get even. Sometimes we can’t have the last word or say the first thing that comes to our mind. We can’t indulge in sinful activity that might seem good to the flesh or attend gatherings that are inappropriate for Christians. We can’t view or listen to filth and OMG… the list goes on. We are required to abstain from doing these things even in secret. Now that’s integrity!
Having integrity can be a blessing to you and your family. The Word of God tells us in Proverbs 20:7 “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” A part of living a life that is pleasing to God requires integrity. When you’re tempted to do something that is out of Christian character, remember the importance of integrity and abstain. It’ll bless you and your children.
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