A Reflection On Integrity

When I want to be a person of truth

Dishonesty is epidemic in our culture. When we lie—even in a seemingly insignificant way—it is often because we are afraid of what will happen if we tell the truth. We do not trust God to honor our integrity. But our God is a God of integrity. It is in His character. He never lies, and He is not silent when the truth needs to be revealed. It is His nature to be absolutely reliable. There is no hint of pretense in Him. He is who He says He is, He does what He says He will do, and He honors those who follow His lead. Always.

Though we are called to be like Him, our integrity falls short of His. He is shaping us to reflect His glory, but when we give a false impression, we interfere with His work. Trust God with the truth. Tell it and display His integrity. Know that He will always defend truth—and those who tell it.

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 12:22