Proverbs 11:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
20 The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity.
No one can say that they are perfect so don't be discouraged. We can be assured that the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives. If we will yield ourselves to Him He will work godly character in our lives. Integrity is willingness to do the right thing even when it hurts. It doesn't put on a face for show, but rather is steady and true in all situations. Integrity, like the fruit of the Spirit, grows by exercise. When we choose integrity we grow in the Lord. Is there an area that the Lord is dealing with you about right now? It is not always easy to do the right thing, but the Word tells us God delights in us when we walk uprightly.
Proverbs 12:22 NLT
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight
Dealing in truth is a discipline that reaps good rewards. Who among us hasn't been tempted as children to lie to our parents to get out of getting into trouble or to tell what is considered a little white lie to save us a little pressure. God delights when we are people of truth in spite of difficulty as as a result. God delights in us when we are people of our word.
Father, we thank You that You are able to help us please You in all things. When we think we can't accomplish Your will we know that Holy Spirit will help us as we yield to Him. We desire to be a people of integrity....a church of integrity and truthful in all things. When things are tough, when it is hard to do the right thing we want to rise up and please You by doing what is right in Your eyes. We know that Your Words and Your ways are always the best for us and for those who we minister too. In Jesus Wonderful Name we pray. Amen.
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