Integrity is a choice, in a society entertained and amused by deception, manipulation, seduction, and witchcraft, many people have convinced and even comforted themselves with the notion that they do not have a choice as to whether or not to engage in the same sins. When Elijah explained to God that he was the only God-worshiper who remained, God replied that "yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him."
Although many people are, not everyone is living a lie, a life of compromise. Let us not justify our sins by the presumption of everyone else is doing. Our example must be Christ and him alone.
Christians are called to a higher standard of commitment and responsibility. Our bodies are God's temple, we bear the name of his only begotten son, dedicated solely to his service. In everything we do ,we must glorify God. We are called to a lifestyle that is higher than the world's. Using God's word as our guide for life, we build relationships of commitment, responsibility and trust, with integrity and truth. It is more important for us to know what is important to God, than to know how doing the right thing will benefits us directly. In a world where it seems it's "every man for himself " is there any benefit to living a righteous life? God says that living a life of integrity results in a fruitful life. Integrity in this sense means living a life of high moral principles, a life characterized by honesty, sincerity, and good judgment. Those who live a life of integrity do what's right even when they can get away with doing something else. They choose to do right when it is more convenient to do wrong.
Let us remember there are others who are following our lead. Let us walk as light houses in a dark world and not be stumbling blocks to others on this long journey. While we follow Christ let us be an encouragement for others to follow us.
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