“Better the poor person who lives with integrity than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.
The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”
Proverbs 28:6, 18, 23, 26 CSB
Integrity is such a valuable characteristic in humanity, and unfortunately it is rare! Sometimes it is easier to tell a friend that what they are doing is no big deal, even though it is obviously sin. It feels better in the moment to lie and have them like you…we often call that “being kind”…but God doesn’t distort the truth. We all have to decide if we will trust God or trust ourselves.
Lord, help me to trust You alone, speak truth in a loving way and have compassion for those who don’t walk in integrity.
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