The Ways Of Integrity

Walk In Integrity

 

“I will walk the ways of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.” Psalm 101:2 Net Bible

The Bible says that we were made in the image of God. That is a monumental truth and gift that we are honored to have. In fact, mere words cannot even describe the entire essence of what that entails. However, what we do know is that those of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior should show His characteristics because He is a part of us.

The word of God boldly declares that “God is love,” (1Jn 4:8) then we should unreservedly love others. We must show love in everything that we do even with those people that challenge our love and try to make us upset, or angry. Real love does not repay evil for evil.

Integrity is also one of those characteristics that the Lord wants and encourages His children to naturally display. Some words that mean the same as integrity are honesty, virtue, honor, not swaying, righteous, and upright.

When you are a person of integrity people can easily detect it and they will respect you as a person who stands for righteousness. They’ll know not to ask you to do anything dishonest because of your Christian stance. If someone should ask you to participate in doing something contrary to the will of your Heavenly Father, let integrity and love partner together and boldly decline their offer.

We must resolve within ourselves that we are going to be people of integrity at all times, whether we’re alone or interacting with others.

Reflections

  • Examine yourself and determine if you are consistently walking in integrity? If you see where there is room for improvement repent and ask the Lord to help you get it right. He will honor your sincerity (1Jn 1:9)

 

  • Would you compromise your integrity if it was going to be an advantage for you?

 

  • Why do you think the Lord holds integrity of great importance?

 

It is our goal to bring you anointed words and services that inspire, encourage, and foster a closer relationship with the Lord. We thank God for you and want you to know that you’re always welcome at The Angelic Pen, “Where the words of heaven flow from God’s Heart to your spirit.”  Kimberly Smith

Pastor Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.