INTEGRITY, ETHICS AND TRUST

“He who walks with INTEGRITY walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known” – Proverbs 10:9

INTEGRITY, ETHICS and TRUST are essential for Personal Impact: “He who walks with INTEGRITY walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known” (Pro.10:9). This verse highlights how integrity connects to security: suggesting that individuals who uphold moral rectitude can navigate life with greater confidence and assurance. The contrasting reference to “crooked paths” reinforces the biblical warning that deceitful actions will eventually be exposed. We must learn as Believers in Christ to build Trust with others through Integrity, reliability, ethics, and empathy. By these, we are primed to make Impact!

Integrity is a core attribute of God, Who always keeps His promises. Living with integrity means consistently adhering to strong godly principles and standards, even when challenged. This builds trustworthy relationships and a credible witness for the Christian faith. It includes: moral uprightness; honesty; and steadfast commitment to righteousness rooted in a deep sense of adherence to God’s commandments and a sincere dedication to living a life aligned with divine principles. Among the positive outcomes that result from maintaining moral uprightness and adherence to God’s principles of Integrity are the following:

Divine Favor and Influence: “The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy” (Pro.11:3). Those who walk in integrity and moral uprightness experience divine favour directing their steps. This in turn, can lead to impact within our communities and beyond. The Bible frequently associates integrity with divine favour and influence.

Protection and Guidance: “Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You” (Psa.25:21). This expresses the recurring biblical theme of integrity’s protective nature. The psalmist acknowledges that a life characterized by integrity serves as a shield, offering protection and guidance, which capture physical well-being and the overall path and journey of our lives.

Answered Prayer: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear” (Psa.66:18). Integrity is connected to prayer effectiveness. Prayer is enhanced in a heart marked by inner wholeness and truth. Maintaining a life free from deceit and moral compromise fosters a genuine and open relationship with God, increasing the likelihood of answered prayers.

Blessings and Prosperity: “A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished” (Pro.28:20). This infers that pursuing wealth at the expense of moral principles can lead to negative consequences, while a faithful and integrous life results in rich blessings from God. The Bible connects a life of integrity with blessings and prosperity. 

Eternal Rewards: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Mt.5:8). Purity of heart, synonymous with integrity, is linked to the ultimate reward of seeing and experiencing God’s Presence, underscoring the eternal significance and lasting impact of a life marked by Integrity. The New Testament emphasizes the eternal rewards associated with a life of integrity.