What are the benefits of integrity?

Proverbs 11:3, 5Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. . . . The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.

Integrity keeps us from the traps of dishonesty and the destruction that can come as a result.

Psalm 15:1-5Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts. Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.

Our character affects our ability to worship and to enjoy fellowship with God. Worship is more acceptable to God and more meaningful when we honor the Lord in our daily thoughts and conduct.

Psalm 24:3-5Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior.

Proverbs 20:7The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.

Proverbs 28:20The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

Isaiah 32:8Generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.

Isaiah 56:1-2This is what the Lord says: “Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good, for I am coming soon to rescue you and to display my righteousness among you. Blessed are all those who are careful to do this. Blessed are those who honor my Sabbath days of rest and keep themselves from doing wrong.”

Not only does God bless us when we live with integrity, but future generations also will benefit.