Moral Character/Integrity

Integrity has been defined as a steadfast or firm adherence to a strict moral or ethical code. Also, the state of being unimpaired/ soundness. Thus, are my actions and words consistent with the way I live-especially when others are not around? Do I live/act according to the situation/setting, or am I firm/constant? We can fool humans, but will not dupe God. What do our children/family/friends see in us (when we think they are not or did not hear/see something)?  Trust and positive influences are hard to re-establish once lost. Jesus had both authority and influence because His character and actions completely matched His words-unflawed and perfect. Twelve disciples watched His every move. Because they found no inconsistencies, they quickly trusted Jesus. This gave Jesus a moral authority that superseded the authority of any other religious leader of the time. What an awesome example! I once heard a minister say that there are a lot of characters in this world, we should strive to be ‘of character’. We live in times of moral decay-qualitied such as: trust, honor, respect, compassion, kindness , are lacking.  I challenge myself and all to live consistent, godly lives so that others will notice the reliability of our character that portrays our Savior, Jesus Christ.   Isaiah 7:9, If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.   Psalm 139:23-24, Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Blessings in your pursuit…….TO