Integrity is a choice,in a society entertained and amused by deception, manipulation, seduction, and witchcraft. Many people are convinced that they do not have a choice as to whether or not to engage in sins. But we are called to lead the world, not follow it. When Elijah explained to God that he was the only God-worshiper who remained, God said that He has seven thousand in Israel whose knees have not bowed unto Baal.
Although many people are, not everyone is living a lie, or a life of compromise. It is unwise for us to justify our sins by the presumption that everyone is sinning. 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,and are 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, all with integrity and truth.We are a recommendation for Christ, and must live accordingly. It is more important for us to know what is important to God, than to know how doing the right thing will benifits us directly.
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 convient to do wrong.They are called to be ye holy.
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