When Dr. Houghton became pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta, a man in that city hired a private detective to follow Dr. Houghton and report on his conduct. . (Illustrations for Biblical Preaching), Charles Simeon in a sermon on Job 23:10 (see commentary) discusses a great benefit of personal integrity…, A consciousness of their own integrity is a rich source of consolation to them in a trying hour—There are times and seasons when almost all the other springs of comfort seem dried up: sometimes it may be painful even to reflect upon God (Ps 77:3-note). (James Scudder - Living Water). If my fondest wish could be granted, it would be that we know who we really are, and that we know we come from premortal realms where we were numbered “among the noble and great ones who were chosen in the beginning to be rulers in the Church of God. We can maintain integrity, keeping ourselves from impurities that come our way in life. If for any reason it doesn’t close completely, blood is regurgitated backwards. The foundation for Job's character was the fact that he "feared God and shunned evil." But when adorned with godly integrity, it is most honorable. Jacob (Ge 25:27); When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents. During the rest of the journey, the pastor was rationalizing how God had provided him with some extra money he needed for the week. God will save them even after we are dead. He apparently wanted a God who would never become angry or punish anyone. Lose all rather than lose your integrity, and when all else is gone, still hold fast a clear conscience as the rarest jewel which can adorn the bosom of a mortal… Serve God with integrity, and if you achieve no success, at least no sin will lie upon your conscience. People of integrity discover what pleases God—then they do it. John Blanchard - It is better to go straight than to move in the best of circles. Because integrity has to do with wholeness, even a small chink destroys it. (Warren Wiersbe. As a young suitor would call at our door, I might silently ask myself: “Would he one day call me Dad?” “Would he help care for me in my old age?” And sometimes I wondered—knowing well the history of Jacob, son of Isaac—whether any of these boyfriends would follow the biblical precedent of Jacob, who kissed Rachel as soon as they met (see Gen. 29:11). We may be tempted to turn away from God and compromise our integrity. Gravity, for example, will not lie; it is as true in one country as it is in another, as reliable in Jerusalem as it is in Japan. Because He is the Creator of both the physical and spiritual components of our being, examples of the importance of structural integrity can teach much about the importance of spiritual integrity. An anatomical flaw leads to improper function, and improper function leads to further failure. If so, I may turn to God with complete confidence and ask for forgiveness and for a good and honest heart—to make truthfulness an integral part of my nature. “Society is generally eager to forgive when its heroes occasionally stumble. May you find a single heart! —Psalm 119:125. Col 3:16-note, which relates to being filled with the Spirit, Eph 5:18-note, which relates to doing our doing our work heartily). How relieved he was to get the money back! "Aren’t you going to look?" But what I would really like is to hear from someone who knows you on weekdays. When integrity goes, then character starts to decay; when character goes, we've lost everything important. That if the Work is good and true, The upright man leaves his heirs his example, and this in itself will be a mine of true wealth. ", Maintenance of personal integrity calls for us to be diligent to watch over our hearts (every day) as Solomon commands in Pr 4:23 - See In depth discussion on Proverbs 4:23. 5:19). A person of integrity is unimpeachable. If you doubt this, study the life of Daniel, especially Daniel 6:1-28 (see notes), Choose Book of Bible to StudyGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SolomonIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion. Sadly, Christians are almost as likely as non-Christians to: • Commit plagiarism (teachers especially know this). Pr 15:3 The Omnipresence of God - Charles Simeon, Proverbs 15:3 In Depth Commentary on site, George Washington : The Character and Influence of One Man. A good conscience gives us courage in times of difficulty. Daniel carried himself so that wherever he went, he was pure in God’s sight.