August 16th, 2021
by Woody Jarrett
by Woody Jarrett
We often hear phrases such as, “man or woman of integrity”, “integrity of heart”, or “leadership integrity”. So, what exactly is integrity? And what does integrity have to do with our relationship with Lord. According to the dictionary.com, integrity is “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty; the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished.” A person who has integrity lives out these characteristics in their everyday life. When has a lack of integrity, people know it. I say this because a person who lacks integrity is a person who operates in deceit. If we lack integrity, it will damage our relationship with the Lord.
How should we view God’s integrity? God’s integrity is known because he back up his word (Isaiah 40:8, 55:11; Matthew 5:18; Psalm 132:2, 18:30; Jeremiah 1:12). For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment (Luke 1:37 AMP). Since God’s Word is powerful and will be fulfilled, it produces in us wholeness, trust, confidence, boldness. Because of God’s fidelity you do not have to “throw away your confidence, which has a great reward” (Hebrews 10:35).
Integrity is also based on character. A person who has a flawed character, is a person without integrity. When we operate in good character, it is said that a person has integrity. We know the actions of someone by their character. We as the question, “What is their modus operandi, their method of operation?” God’s methods are consistent with his character. God does not change who he is based on what is happening. His word, behavior and actions are in alignment with each other. He will not deviate from his word to cause a different outcome.
Therefore, this brings peace and rest in Christ Jesus. When Jesus says, “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest, that is exactly what we will receive, rest. We all can go deeper into God’s love, peace, and joy because our God is a God of integrity. As a result, we trust.
How should we view God’s integrity? God’s integrity is known because he back up his word (Isaiah 40:8, 55:11; Matthew 5:18; Psalm 132:2, 18:30; Jeremiah 1:12). For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment (Luke 1:37 AMP). Since God’s Word is powerful and will be fulfilled, it produces in us wholeness, trust, confidence, boldness. Because of God’s fidelity you do not have to “throw away your confidence, which has a great reward” (Hebrews 10:35).
Integrity is also based on character. A person who has a flawed character, is a person without integrity. When we operate in good character, it is said that a person has integrity. We know the actions of someone by their character. We as the question, “What is their modus operandi, their method of operation?” God’s methods are consistent with his character. God does not change who he is based on what is happening. His word, behavior and actions are in alignment with each other. He will not deviate from his word to cause a different outcome.
Therefore, this brings peace and rest in Christ Jesus. When Jesus says, “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest, that is exactly what we will receive, rest. We all can go deeper into God’s love, peace, and joy because our God is a God of integrity. As a result, we trust.
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