Integrity in a Crooked World

The Character of Integrity (v.1a)

“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity…”

Integrity is worth more than riches, success, or popularity.

The true measure of a man is not wealth, but character.

The Corruption of the Tongue (v.1b)

“…than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”

Crooked speech reveals a crooked heart.

Words can build or break—what we say either confirms or contradicts our walk.

The Carelessness of Impulse (v.2)

“He that hasteth with his feet sinneth.”

Acting rashly without wisdom leads to regret.

God calls us to live with discernment, patience, and restraint.

The Complaint of Folly (v.3)

“The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.”

Fools ruin their lives through bad choices, then blame God.

Instead of fretting against the Lord, the wise submit to Him.