Matthew 5:14-16 – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (NASB)

Integrity – (n) • singularly committed to a moral• it is the quality of being complete or undivided

Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Others know us by our reputation, but God and the angels know us by our character—our integrity.

Image is what others perceive you to be like, but integrity is who you really are.

Galatians 2:20 – It is not I that lives, but Christ Jesus who lives in me.

3 Benefits of Living a Life of Integrity1. Integrity Leads to a Better Quality of Life Benefit # 1 – Secure Proverbs 10:9 – The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. Benefit # 2 – JoyfulPsalm 119:1 – Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.

Benefit # 3 – Stress RelieverMark Twain: Speaking honestly is better. It takes a lot of stress out of our lives. If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything, but if you don’t tell the truth you have to remember what you said.

2. Integrity Produces Great KidsPsalm 101:2b – I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.

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

3. Integrity Prepares You for the Future

Conclusion

1 Chronicles 29:17a – I know, my God, that You examine our hearts and rejoice when You find integrity there.

Polycarp: Eighty and six years have I served my Lord and He has done me no ill. I cannot recant.

Martin Luther: Here I stand; I can do nothing else.