Defined by the dictionary, integrity is "adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty."
The Bible says that, "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out." - Proverbs 10:9
I want to be someone who has integrity, no matter how hard it may be to humble myself and surrender to the Lord in order to maintain it.
Today my integrity was challenged as I considered a blog post that I had written about six months ago regarding texting (read it here) and I was prodded by the Holy Spirit to take action. It was not easy as it required me to surrender something I enjoyed but, in order to preserve my integrity and the other person's reputation, I had to give it up.
There is a reason why I don't give my cell phone number to guys anymore. It only serves to tempt me to seek after attention and then get attached and hurt later because of my own stubborn selfish pride when I give in. Also, the other person involved is not exempt from the same types of temptation and potential hurt.
In the past I have made many excuses for texting the opposite gender all the while knowing that something was wrong in my heart. I would say things like, "We're just friends, and it's not like I'm flirting with him!" "He's always the first one to send a text so maybe it means he likes me and will ask me out!" "I'm just giving him good advice and encouragement as a sister-in-Christ!" "What could be wrong with harmless conversations?"
Ladies, in order to preserve your hearts, do not fool yourselves and give in to the temptation to text a man you are not related to (unless it is strictly for informational purposes or he is your significant other) because, speaking from experience, it distracts you from your relationship with God, disrupts relationships with other people, and could end up leading to heartbreak down the road.
"May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you." - Psalms 25:21
"Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering." - Psalms 26:1
May these verses reflect prayers from my heart as I continue to seek the Lord and surrender my life to Him day by day as He draws me closer to Himself.
"Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul." - Psalm 86:4
The Bible says that, "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out." - Proverbs 10:9
I want to be someone who has integrity, no matter how hard it may be to humble myself and surrender to the Lord in order to maintain it.
Today my integrity was challenged as I considered a blog post that I had written about six months ago regarding texting (read it here) and I was prodded by the Holy Spirit to take action. It was not easy as it required me to surrender something I enjoyed but, in order to preserve my integrity and the other person's reputation, I had to give it up.
There is a reason why I don't give my cell phone number to guys anymore. It only serves to tempt me to seek after attention and then get attached and hurt later because of my own stubborn selfish pride when I give in. Also, the other person involved is not exempt from the same types of temptation and potential hurt.
In the past I have made many excuses for texting the opposite gender all the while knowing that something was wrong in my heart. I would say things like, "We're just friends, and it's not like I'm flirting with him!" "He's always the first one to send a text so maybe it means he likes me and will ask me out!" "I'm just giving him good advice and encouragement as a sister-in-Christ!" "What could be wrong with harmless conversations?"
Ladies, in order to preserve your hearts, do not fool yourselves and give in to the temptation to text a man you are not related to (unless it is strictly for informational purposes or he is your significant other) because, speaking from experience, it distracts you from your relationship with God, disrupts relationships with other people, and could end up leading to heartbreak down the road.
"May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you." - Psalms 25:21
"Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering." - Psalms 26:1
May these verses reflect prayers from my heart as I continue to seek the Lord and surrender my life to Him day by day as He draws me closer to Himself.
"Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul." - Psalm 86:4
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