The Value of Integrity
Truths that help us live righteously
Objective: To motivate the brothers to live in integrity, as a daily practice.
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Bible: Psalm 15:1-5. RV 95 "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle?, Who dwell in thy holy hill? He who walks uprightly and works righteousness, he who speaks truth in his heart, who does not slander with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor, him in whose eyes the unworthy is despised, but honors those who fear the Lord, he who swears to injury own, and does not change, he gave no money to usury or bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved. "
Introduction. The Great Wall of China is the longest artificial structure in the world, extending over some 6,000 kilometers. It was built with earth, stone and brick, as a shield against attacks from their enemies. It has a width of 4.6 to 9.1 meters at its base, narrowing to 3.7 meters at its highest. There are towers nearly forty feet in height at intervals of about 180 meters. Apparently it is the only manmade structure visible from space. Systematic efforts construction of the wall was done in 17 years. But despite the architectural marvel that it represents and the effort in many years by thousands of men, China was invaded several times without having to climb down the wall or any of its walls. As the guards were bribed their doors and allow entry of the enemy. The Chinese built a great wall but they forgot to build integrity in their soldiers which gave advantage to the enemy. In the same way as a church we do not neglect the training of integrity in each of our members because we should not give advantage to our enemy. Christian character must reflect a direct relationship between what is said and ago. Every Christian should grow until the character of Christ is formed in your life. People with integrity have nothing to hide, nothing to fear. If we live in integrity we shall reap a life of blessing.
know these truths that will help you to live in righteousness:
1. Show your integrity.
• Being an excellent worker. Daniel 6:4 "Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find none occasion nor fault, because he was faithful, and any error or fault was found in him." The English version of Berkeley said that Daniel "was outstanding." This shows his attitude, which is in the depths of a person. There is a striking fact in its entirety: He proposed not contaminated and give your best, that is excellence. By observing their lives, we realize that not only survived the den of lions, but also survived adverse circumstances. Do good and suffer evil, but maintains an attitude of excellence. There is a life of complaints about things that go wrong, but has an attitude that recognizes that God promotes. Some people use a facade, cultivates an image, using masks, but it's best to have an attitude of excellence. With the attitude begins integrity. Integrity is no evidence in the crowd, but in solitude.
• Having good relations. Proverbs 20:6-7. "Many men proclaim each his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find? Walk in its entirety right, Your children are blessed after him. " Daniel was chosen by the king to be above the others (were one hundred and twenty princes or supervisors, and three governors) was an important official to four kings: Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius and Cyrus. For King Darius, was a man faithful and diligent. Daniel was not jealous, rude or pedantic, but it was always defined by their values \u200b\u200band beliefs, especially en su integridad.
• Teniendo pureza personal. En Daniel 6:4 dice“. . . mas no podían hallar ocasión alguna o falta, porque él era fiel, y ningún vicio ni falta fue hallado en él” se nos dice que era fiel, no tenía vicios ni faltas que le afectaran. Se nos hace ver que Daniel fue puro, fue una persona que por años dedicó un tiempo especial para Dios cada día y eso lo hacía un hombre recto. Lo investigan sus enemigos y no le encuentran nada malo que tuviera oculto. La clase de vida íntegra que tuvo le permitió tener una buena actitud, es hallado fiel, cumplidor, honrado, libre de hipocresía, sin nada que esconder. No fue corrupto, sus compañeros satraps and governors themselves. But they did not have that Daniel had the favor of God. It was a nice man to Him are those who take what belongs to others and this is lack of integrity. Some people when they are away from the pastor, church or city, you sin against God, they were just holding a picture, but in reality they were intact. In this Easter season, keep your integrity, be careful when choosing friends and rest areas.
2. Vence falsehood.
Now we challenge you to you to be people who overcome falsehood. There are athletes and artists who once enjoyed the win, but ultimately their lack of integrity were embarrassed and viewed as a bad example. So we invite you to:
• You have to be defined. James 4:4 "Ye adulterers! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. " The Christian who wants to live in integrity can not be friends with the world, should be determined not to sin.
• You choose your friends. Proverbs 13:20 "get wise and get together with wisdom and will team up with fools will destroy them." One of the elements that will help you live with integrity is knowing choose your friends wisely, because if you surround yourself with people who are afraid of God will help you in your moments of spiritual weakness to be able to overcome sin.
• You have to be close to God. Psalm 55:17 "Evening and morning and noon I will pray and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." The closeness with God is accomplished in prayer. Daniel's example of integrity is based on that for years kept their communion being close to God. He was a man who had a consistent walk, because prayer was a priority in your life. James Elliot, a missionary who lived among the Indians Aucas in the decade 1950 to 1960, says: "God is still on his throne and the man on the bench, only the distance between your knees. "
3. God Bless you for your integrity.
• You will be recognized as someone who enjoys the presence of God. Psalm 15:1-2 says, "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. "These verses describe people who are enjoying the presence of God. They are people with integrity are holy people, God-fearing and to respect Him
• You will be recognized as fair. Psalm 15:2 "The that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. " Doing full justice to reject the evil and honor the God-fearing are acts that are part of your life. In the place where God has put you, you should give a good report, to act justly and move the people near you. Be just cause family stability, work and ministry.
• You will be recognized as trustworthy. Psalm 15:3 "He who does not slander with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor." Psalm 15 says you must speak truth, not slander and you must honor your mouth, also be recognized as trustworthy, is to pay debts on time, meet the commitments. He who speaks truth wins a lot of trust and honor to their loved ones and society.
• You will be recognized for having a stable life. Psalm 15:5 "He who does these things shall never be moved." This verse is the result of a life of integrity. A stable life is one that remains strong despite the problems, setbacks, criticisms, etc. The evangelist Billy Graham to more of eighty-three years remains active and one of his last birthday was considered the finest men in the twentieth century.
Conclusion. It is worth ask yourself: Am I trustworthy?, When the boss is, how they work, "I am faithful to him?, Can you trust money, a vehicle or any property of the company?
HASSEN ARANA
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