Proverbs 20

Dictionary.com defines integrity as adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. It goes on to say, “sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.” I heard integrity defined as what you do when no one is looking. Are you honest, and show Christ’s completeness when you are alone? I would like to look at one verse out of chapter 20, verse 7 which says, “The godly walk with integrity ; blessed are their children who follow them.”

Walk Worthy

We who call ourselves Christians should walk in integrity. I mean the definition of integrity should be a Christian. I know that is not true because there are some bad examples of a Christian out there, but we should walk worthy as a follower of Christ and that means having integrity. What you do in private and public should be that of integrity, honest, pure, and Christ centered. Is there anything that is a contradiction in your life? Are you one way with others than when you are alone? Are you one way at church and different outside of church? Does your life reflect that as one who has met Christ? If so, you are not walking with integrity. Colossians 1:10 says, “Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.” We should not want to get as close as we can to sin and still ask if it is ok if we do this or not, we should ask how far can I get from sin so I can please God. That is integrity, living for God all that matters in this life is pleasing Him. When you seek to please God you will be honest, you will be pure, and you will be an example, one of integrity.

Is Passed on

The second part of verse 7 says that the children of the godly will be blessed by their parents walking in integrity. By the parents example of being honest, not stealing or cheating on taxes, showing what it means to walk as one who seeks to please the Lord then the children will follow. As a parent I need to not only walk in integrity because God demands it but also I want to show Adah a good example. It is so important for me to walk the way God wants me to walk and not to swerve to the left or the right but just to the Lord and for my family to see that. Yeah, it may be harder and could be more costly but the truth is, I did it for the Lord and it pleases him. My family needs to see that as being the leader. Proverbs 4:27 says, “Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” Start practicing walking with integrity now!