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Integrity - A Whole Heart

Updated: Thu, 02/23/2017 - 17:09 By admin Integrity (from "integer" = the whole of anything, a whole number not a fraction - think "whole character" not a fraction of one!) speaks of the unimpaired state of one's mind and heart, of moral soundness and purity, of incorruptness, of uprightness, of honesty.

Just as we would talk about a whole number, so also we can talk about a whole person who is undivided.

A person of integrity is living rightly, not divided, nor being a different person in different circumstances.

A person of integrity is the same person in private that he or she is in public.

Integrity has the same root word as does the word integrated.

A leader of integrity has taken the principles that govern his life, internalized them, and integrated them into every area of his life.

Integrity is not like a weathervane that changes direction with every shift of the social winds, as Daniel will soon dramatically demonstrate.INTEGRITY:"WYSIWYG"  stands for "What You See Is What You Get." Congruency between what you verbalize and what you practice.

Your "life" matches your "lips"!

(Does mine?) cp Jesus' advice - ,) The essence of integrity is to be on the inside what we appear to be on the outside.

Secret indulgences undermine integrity.

Public and private behavior are the same.

Integrity is what you do when you’re unaware that you’re children are looking and listening.

Integrity is who we really are on the inside.

A popular book was entitled "Who Are You When Nobody’s Looking?" (This is obviously a secular book because we as believers know that God is ALWAYS looking -  (See also - 21:9 , , ,, , , , , .

Related Resources: Omniscience of God;  The Omnipresence of God - Charles Simeon; William Arnot's comments on , The All-Seeing;  In Depth Commentary on siteReputation is what men think you are, while character is what God knows you are.

Daniel was both.

He was not a hypocritical "OT Pharisee".

Daniel knew the truth that what a man is in the sight of God (), is what a man truly is!1828 Webster's - Integrity comprehends the whole moral character, but has a special reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfers of property, and agencies for others.

(How's your "integrity quotient"?)

Integrity is an unimpaired condition or soundness, adherence to a code of moral values, and the quality or state of being complete and undivided.

See also honesty.

Integrity means soundness, completeness, honesty.

A simple definition of integrity is doing what you say you will do.

Does this describe me?

The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out.

(see also Judgment Seat of Christ)INTEGRITY IS LIKE A SHIELD - A CHRISTIAN'S DEFENSE READ  

Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do?

Leaders often are blamed falsely.

The Israelites blamed Moses for lack of water, bitter water, enemies' attacks and lack of food.

In this psalm, David is falsely accused, so he takes four steps to deal with his slanderers.Step 1: An honest examination ().

Human nature does not want to admit it's wrong, but we need to examine ourselves.

David walked in integrity.

Integrity means "wholeness of character."

He also walked in faith, without wavering.

We find David open before God, walking in the light and letting God examine him.

We would save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would let Him examine us.

He wants to teach us what we are really like.

If we are right before God, it makes no difference what people say.Step 2: A holy separation (,).

People accused David of being a hypocrite, even though he did not worship false gods.

We must obey the biblical doctrine of holy separation ().Step 3: A happy celebration ().

David washed his hands in innocence.

He was cleansed by water and blood.

He was concerned about praising, loving and glorifying God.

Just as Jesus sang before His crucifixion, David sang songs of praise around the altar, the place of sacrifice.

Do we sing songs of praise when we have to make sacrifices?Step 4: A humble determination?

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David said, "As for me, I will walk in my integrity."

When a person has integrity, he has a great defense, a great shield.

Character is a marvelous shield against the accusations of men.

A good conscience gives us courage in times of difficulty.The Christian's defense is the grace of God, His Word and His truth.

Because of this, we're able to walk.

David's foot stood in an even place.

He was not standing alone--he was in the congregation.

Let's take the same steps David took the next time someone slanders us.People can hurt you with false accusations, but you need not let slanderers defeat you.

If you walk with integrity, your character will shield you.

Keep yourself pure and avoid compromising situations.

When someone slanders you, God's grace, His Word and His truth will protect you.

(Warren Wiersbe - Prayer, Praises, Promises)SINGLE HEART

PURE HEART

Two songs for your heartTake a moment to listen to this song, one of my favorites from Craig Smith, entitled Single Heart...He had only one aim

In placing us here

This is His domain

And His message is clear.

Single heart, Single mind.

My eyes forward all the time.

Single heart, purified.

Undivided, unified.

Single heart, Single mind.May You find in us,

Solitary trust

May you find a single heart!Here is another song Pure Heart -- take a moment to ponder your life in light the words sung by Craig Smith and make it your prayer to the Father today:Over and over I hear it again

That the Father desires pure heart

Not to seek earthly treasure or the favor of man

But to be found with pureness of heartChorus

Pure heart is what the Father desires

Holy heart purified by God's holy fire

Broken heart, proven to be faithful and true

Fashion in me a heart that's thirsting for YouSearch ever chamber, expose them to me

Create motives of honor and simplicity

May you find faithfulness, integrity

A heart which is worthy for Your eyes to see

ChorusMy only ambition is to stand before You

And find I was pleasing in Your sight

An obedient child of God, faithful and true

Found with pureness of heart

ChorusQuotes on Integrity It’s a fact of life that you never know when your integrity will be tested.

But is is also true that integrity shines brightest against the backdrop of adversity.

People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do.Satan does not need to accomplish much to destroy integrity.

Because integrity has to do with wholeness, even a small chink destroys it.

Integrity is a true 24/7 concept.

Consistently right choices create (or reveal) integrity.

One evil choice creates a fault line of potential catastrophe.A person of integrity is unimpeachable.

He or she stands by principles no matter what the consequences.

In fact integrity can cost you a relationship, reputation, promotion, job, even your life.There are no degrees of honesty.A good name keeps its brightness even in dark days.A commentary of the times is that the word honesty is now preceded by old-fashioned.Do you speak the truth (Biblical truth in love) no matter what people want to hear?

That's integrity.Do you have singleness of heart, of mind, of vision, of purpose?

That's integrity.

Paul said it this way "one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

(,) Integrity manifest a single heart, a single mind, a single eye, a single focus - ONE THING - Integrity presses on toward the goal!People of biblical integrity tend also to be people with unashamed boldness.One thing you can give and still keep is your word.Integrity enjoys God's favor (cp ) for He delights in granting special grace and favor to those whose hearts are set on pleasing Him1Chr 12:33 describes men "with an undivided heart" where undivided heart in Hebrew literally = they were without a heart and a heart!

That's Biblical integrity!Integrity practices what it preaches!

If your enemies were out to get you, and did an audit of your lifestyle, could they find room to criticize you?

Daniel’s life of utmost integrity was such that his enemies could find nothing with which to accuse and besmirch him!