What does the Bible say about having integrity?
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The Bible teaches that integrity is wholehearted obedience to God, marked by truthfulness, upright conduct, and a secure trust in his care. Proverbs 11:3 says that the integrity of the upright guides them, while treachery destroys the unfaithful. Proverbs 2:7 portrays the Lord as a shield for those who walk blamelessly, and Proverbs 10:9 assures that the one who walks in integrity walks securely. This does not mean sinless perfection, but a sincere life of repentance and faith before God. Psalm 84:11 reminds believers that God withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly, calling us to depend on his grace rather than our own strength.
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- Proverbs 11:3 8 votes
The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
- Proverbs 2:7 7 votes
He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
- Proverbs 10:9 6 votes
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
- Psalms 84:11 6 votes
For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
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