skilful living 11integrity

integrity• the quality of being honest and

having strong moral principles• the state of being whole and

undivided

Related words: sincerity, authenticity, hypocrisy

Proverbs 10:9Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but

whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

Proverbs 11:3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the

unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.

Proverbs 13:6Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but

wickedness overthrows the sinner.

other bible references to integrity

• 1 chronicles 29:17 (integrity pleases god)• psalm 78:72 – david (integrity and skill =

wisdom)• the pharisees (luke 12:1-3)• romans 12:9 – love must be without hypocrisy

the value of integrity

• attractiveness• a good witness• security – personal peace

how to cultivate wisdom

• value her / search for her / pursue her (proverbs 1-9)

• pray for wisdom (james 1:5)• listen to wise people (ephesians 4:11-16)• pray for others (colossians 1:9)• respond well to failure

skilful living 11integrity