Understanding Integrity: A Biblical Perspective
Explore the concept of integrity through the lens of biblical teachings, focusing on examples from the story of Solomon and David. Discover the meaning of integrity in Hebrew and how it relates to being complete, whole, and consistent in actions and words. Learn about subconscious ways integrity can be compromised and the importance of aligning words with deeds.
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1When Solomon had finished building the temple of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all he had desired to do, 1 Kings 9:1-5 New International Version
2the Lord appeared to him a second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon. 1 Kings 9:1-5 New International Version
3The LORD said to him: "I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there. 1 Kings 9:1-5 New International Version
4As for you, if you walk before me in integrity of heart and uprightness, as David your father did, and do all I command and observe my decrees and laws, 1 Kings 9:1-5 New International Version
5I will establish your royal throne over Israel your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father when I said, You shall never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel. 1 Kings 9:1-5 New International Version
And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. Psalm 78:72 New International Version
INTEGRITY In Hebrew tom or tummah meaning COMPLETE, SOUNDNESS, PERFECTION, WHOLE.
WHAT IS INTEGRITY? the state of being COMPLETE and WHOLE. implying that a person of integrity is the same person at all times.
WHAT IS INTEGRITY? WORDS and DEEDS should match up. Don t just TALK the talk, but WALK the talk.
SUBCONSCIOUS WAYS OF LOSING INTEGRITY D DUPLICITY H HYPOCRISY NT NOT TRANSPARENT divided loyalty pretending hiding something
TO BE A PERSON OF INTEGRITY VALUES ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS ACTION VALUES - What you believe as demonstrated by how you act under PRESSURE.
WHY IS INTERGRITY IMPORTANT? It builds TRUST. It produces INFLUENCE. It facilitates HIGH STANDARDS. It results to a solid REPUTATION, not just an IMAGE.
WHY IS INTERGRITY IMPORTANT? It means LIVING it myself before leading others. It is the FOUNDATION of character. It is not determined by CIRCUMSTANCE.
A TEST: Are we building image or integrity? CONSISTENCY Are we the same person no matter who we are with? CONSIDERATION Do we make decisions that are best for others when another choice would benefit you? CREDIT Are you quick to recognize others for their efforts and contributions to your success?
CONCLUSION The true test of a man or woman of God is in what he or she does, says or think when only God is watching If wealth is gone, n______ is gone; If health is gone, s_________is gone; If character is gone, e_________is gone. - Billy Graham
