Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Why Live a Life of Integrity?

“Why” is a question that most of us try to avoid. It usually demands careful thinking, choice wording and clear reasoning. It makes us refine our thoughts to give us the assurance that what we are doing or thinking is right.

Solomon makes a profound statement when he says, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely; but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”

It’s normal to want to feel “secure” as we go about life. “Secure” implies that we are able to face life as it comes, knowing that God is present in our lives and will provide whatever we need. Being “secure” eliminates fear and the anxiety that accompany it. And, if we want that feeling of security that only comes from God, Solomon says that we must “walk in integrity” or “live without compromise or corruption.”

For some, that sounds impossible. We think about our past attempts to honor God in all things. We want to be an example to others as our Savior was: a witness of His grace, a helper to those in need, a friend to the lonely and an encourager to the sick and suffering. But we allow things to get in our way and we “fall short” of who God wants us to be and who we, in fact, want to be. And therein lies the secret: it’s all about what we desire.

If our innermost desire is to bring all of our life into harmony with God’s Word, His will and His ways, and if we consciously submit our lives to Him and live for Him, He will give us His security. We have nothing to fear if our deepest desire is to know Him and make Him known.

Prayer:  Father, the world makes many promises it cannot keep. But we have Your Word that never fails. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
 

Scripture for Today: Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

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