We call it the Integrity League, but it’s really just a bunch of guys who get together at lunchtime to play football. We admit to any fouls we commit, attempt to avoid angry outbursts and simply try to keep everything fair and enjoyable. We are competitive and we don’t like to lose—but we all agree that integrity (being honest and honourable) should control the atmosphere.

Integrity. Scripture clearly indicates the importance of this trait. And we honour the God of our lives when we practise it.

Through His Word, God has given us clear reasons to “walk in . . . integrity” (Ps. 26:11). A person who has integrity has the security of a quiet life unknown to the one who “perverts his ways” (Prov. 10:9). The follower of God who lives with integrity is preserved by his confidence in God, for that person waits for God’s intervention in his life instead of running ahead of Him (Ps. 25:21). And the one who practises integrity will be given guidance and clear direction (Prov. 11:3).

Why should we care about life’s ‘Integrity League’? Because obeying God this way shows that we trust Him with our lives and that we want to shine His great love on others.

We become more Christ-like as we practise integrity.

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Dave Branon

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