Last Sunday the sermon was on Integrity - a very relevant topic in today's society. Integrity and Character are sometimes used interchangeably. Os Guinness defines character as "what you do when no one is looking." For many centuries, a man was judged based on his "word." To be 'forsworn' (to break your oath or promise) was one of the worst labels possible. An oath breaker would never be trusted again and would never hold a position of authority. It has only been in the last century or so that we have started turning a blind eye to this type of thing.
From Walt Henrichsen's Thought For The Day we find the attitude that prevails in society today:
"There may be times when you appear obedient while being disobedient. For example, you may say you repent when you really don't, like the person who says he is sorry for his crime and means by it that he is sorry that he got caught. "
How is your integrity and your character?
Blessings on your day
From Walt Henrichsen's Thought For The Day we find the attitude that prevails in society today:
"There may be times when you appear obedient while being disobedient. For example, you may say you repent when you really don't, like the person who says he is sorry for his crime and means by it that he is sorry that he got caught. "
How is your integrity and your character?
Blessings on your day
1 comment:
Integrity has been one of those thing which just seems to be popping up for me...my discipleship group, tues and thurs youth groups...now your blog.
At youth group we are looking at the life of Joseph and looking at his integrity. Nick brought up the question of:
"Would you consider yourself to be a person of integrity? Do you honor God and act the same in all situations? If not, how close are you really in your walk with God?"
I thought it was a good way to look at integrity. Let us strive to live undivided lives.
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